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Chris Van Hollen: This was absolutely a vindictive prosecution. The judge called it essentially an abuse of power.

On the recordMay 26, 2026
This was absolutely a vindictive prosecution. The judge called it essentially an abuse of power.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Commenting on the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

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