Federal judge orders hearing on vindictive prosecution of El Salvadoran immigrant

A federal judge has ordered a hearing to determine if the Justice Department is engaged in a vindictive prosecution of El Salvadoran immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The judge granted Garcia's defense team's motion, citing the timing of his indictment after a successful lawsuit challenging his deportation. This suggests a potential retaliation for his legal challenge. Garcia had successfully argued he could not be deported to El Salvador due to danger from a rival gang. The hearing will explore if criminal charges were filed improperly as punishment for his prior court victory.