Kilmar Abrego Garcia returns to federal court to continue fighting deportation case
Summary
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is back in federal court to continue fighting his deportation case. He was mistakenly deported to a Salvadoran prison in 2025 despite a court order protecting him. The Trump administration wants to deport him to a third country, but his lawyers say this could put him at risk.Key Facts
- Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported in March 2025 to a Salvadoran prison despite a 2019 court order that stopped his deportation due to fear of persecution.
- The Trump administration claimed Garcia was part of the gang MS-13, which he denies.
- The Supreme Court ruled he should return to the U.S., and he came back in June 2026 to face human smuggling charges.
- In May 2026, a judge dismissed the criminal charges, saying the government’s investigation was motivated by revenge.
- The Trump administration is pushing to deport Garcia to a third country such as Eswatini, Liberia, or Uganda.
- Garcia's lawyers say Costa Rica is his preferred country if deported, as Costa Rica has offered him refugee status and possible residency.
- His lawyers argue that sending him to an African country where he has no connection and fears persecution is unconstitutional.
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