Kilmar Abrego Garcia was wrongly deported to El Salvador in March 2023 but returned to the US in June following a Supreme Court order. Currently held in jail on smuggling charges from 2022, his lawyers consider the claims baseless and part of a campaign to vilify him. They have requested a delay of 30 days for his release to explore options and avoid immediate deportation. A federal judge is expected to rule soon on his release, with the background involving allegations of gang affiliation that have never been legally adjudicated.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wrongly deported to El Salvador in March, faced re-expulsion after returning to the U.S. in June due to a Supreme Court order.
Lawyers argue that smuggling charges against Abrego Garcia relate to efforts by officials to demonize him and stem from a wrongful deportation.
Abrego Garcia's case has become symbolic for those opposing Trump's mass deportation efforts, highlighting issues of wrongful expulsion and immigration policy.
US District Judge Waverly Crenshaw Jr. is set to decide on a request to delay Abrego Garcia's release from jail concerning potential deportation.
Collection
[
|
...
]