Attorneys Argue for Release and Dismissal of Evidence
A federal judge in Nashville is considering whether to suppress evidence from a 2022 traffic stop that led to human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Abrego Garcia, a 30-year-old married father, was wrongfully deported to El Salvador earlier this year. His attorneys have filed motions, including a request to exclude the Tennessee Highway Patrol traffic stop that forms the basis of two felony human smuggling charges.
Defense attorney Sean Hecker argued that while law enforcement has broad authority to stop vehicles for minor infractions, courts must ensure "the authority is not abused.
- A federal judge is weighing whether to suppress evidence from the 2022 traffic stop.
- Abrego Garcia's attorneys have requested to exclude the traffic stop evidence.
- Defense attorney Sean Hecker argued against the potential abuse of law enforcement authority.
Author's summary: A federal judge considers suppressing evidence in human smuggling case.
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