A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration’s human-smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, accusing prosecutors of acting with a “vindictive motive” and failing to provide enough evidence.

•� � Judge Waverly Crenshaw Jr. said the administration appeared more focused on punishing Abrego for challenging his deportation than pursuing justice.

•� � The case stemmed from a 2022 Tennessee traffic stop in which authorities accused Abrego of transporting nine undocumented migrants.