A federal judge's unsealed order reveals that high-level Justice Department officials prioritized prosecuting Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after his mistaken deportation, prompting his defense to argue the case is vindictive. Abrego Garcia, facing human smuggling charges, seeks dismissal, citing a prosecutor's statement suggesting the indictment followed his wrongful deportation case win. The Acting U.S. Attorney maintains the prosecution decision was independent and free of animus.