Abrego Garcia Seeks Release, Alleges Vindictive Prosecution (1)

Embattled Salvadoran immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia asked a Tennessee court to let him return to his home state of Maryland as a free man, while also accusing the US Justice Department of vindictive prosecution.

His requests come nearly a month after a Nashville judge ruled that he need not remain in custody while he fights federal human smuggling charges, and a Maryland judge granted his request to block federal agents from arresting him once he’s freed in the criminal case.

Abrego Garcia’s lawyers said in a filing Tuesday they’re working with a private security firm to transport him to Maryland ...