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Trump-Era Deportation Plans: A Look Back at Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Case and Eswatini

Trump-Era Deportation Plans: A Look Back at Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Case and Eswatini

Trump-Era Deportation Plans: A Look Back at Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Case and Eswatini While not a breaking news item in 2025, the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia offers a retrospective look into the Trump administration’s immigration policies and its efforts to deport individuals to various African nations, including Eswatini. During the Trump presidency, Abrego Garcia faced a complex legal battle, initially fighting deportation to Uganda due to fears of persecution. Subsequently, the administration informed him of plans to deport him…

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Trump-Era Deportation Battle: Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Fight Against Removal to Eswatini Resurfaces

Trump-Era Deportation Battle: Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Fight Against Removal to Eswatini Resurfaces

Trump-Era Deportation Battle: Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Fight Against Removal to Eswatini Resurfaces In a development from the Trump administration era that continues to draw scrutiny, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a native of El Salvador, was informed by the Trump administration that he faced deportation to the African kingdom of Eswatini, formerly Swaziland. This revelation, detailed in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) email obtained by CBS News, highlighted a complex and shifting legal battle over his status. Abrego Garcia’s attorneys had…

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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia Amid Asylum Battle

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia Amid Asylum Battle

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia Amid Asylum Battle A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction, blocking the Trump administration from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia until at least early October. This critical ruling provides a reprieve in a high-profile immigration case that has seen Garcia, previously wrongly deported, facing new threats of removal. Garcia’s legal team recently filed an emergency motion to reopen his immigration case, seeking asylum. The latest judicial intervention comes after a tumultuous…

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Trump-Era Deportation Saga: Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Fight Against Uganda Deportation

Trump-Era Deportation Saga: Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Fight Against Uganda Deportation

Trump-Era Deportation Saga: Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Fight Against Uganda Deportation In a controversial move during the Trump administration, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father with no ties to Uganda, faced imminent deportation to the East African nation after being rearrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This action marked a significant escalation in the administration’s campaign against Garcia, who had previously been wrongfully deported to El Salvador and then brought back to the U.S. to face new charges. The Department…

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Breaking: ICE Apprehends Notorious MS-13 Gang Member, Human Trafficker Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Breaking: ICE Apprehends Notorious MS-13 Gang Member, Human Trafficker Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Breaking: ICE Apprehends Notorious MS-13 Gang Member, Human Trafficker Kilmar Abrego Garcia U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a known MS-13 gang member, human trafficker, and alleged serial abuser, in Maryland. The arrest, which occurred on August 25, was announced today by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem. Garcia, identified as a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, is currently being processed for removal to Uganda. Secretary Noem emphasized the administration’s commitment…

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Federal Court Intervenes, Halting Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Controversial Deportation to Uganda

Federal Court Intervenes, Halting Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Controversial Deportation to Uganda

Federal Court Intervenes, Halting Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Controversial Deportation to Uganda A federal court in Maryland has intervened, issuing an order to halt the immediate deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, just hours after he was taken into Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on Monday, August 25, 2025. The dramatic development follows a new lawsuit filed by Abrego Garcia’s attorneys challenging his confinement and the controversial plan to deport him to the East African nation. Abrego Garcia, a…

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia Expected to Be Detained by ICE Today as Attorney Cries Foul

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Expected to Be Detained by ICE Today as Attorney Cries Foul

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Expected to Be Detained by ICE Today as Attorney Cries Foul Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident previously wrongfully deported to El Salvador, is expected to be taken into ICE custody again today, Monday, August 25th. His attorney, Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg, voiced strong concerns about the impending detention, stating there is no immediate need given Garcia is already under electronic monitoring by the U.S. Marshals Service. Garcia was released from criminal custody in Tennessee on Friday, August 22nd,…

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia Faces Imminent Uganda Deportation Threat After Rejecting Plea Deal

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Faces Imminent Uganda Deportation Threat After Rejecting Plea Deal

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Faces Imminent Uganda Deportation Threat After Rejecting Plea Deal Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran migrant whose case drew national attention due to a mistaken Trump-era deportation, faces a new and urgent threat of deportation to Uganda as early as next week. This development comes as his attorneys accuse federal authorities of coercion after Garcia rejected a plea deal that would have sent him to Costa Rica. Garcia was released from federal custody on Friday but was ordered…

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Abrego Garcia Attorneys Allege Coercion, Uganda Deportation Threat Ahead of Monday Deadline

Abrego Garcia Attorneys Allege Coercion, Uganda Deportation Threat Ahead of Monday Deadline

Abrego Garcia Attorneys Allege Coercion, Uganda Deportation Threat Ahead of Monday Deadline Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garcia have accused the federal government of attempting to coerce their client into accepting a guilty plea by threatening to deport him to Uganda. These allegations were made in a filing on Saturday, August 23, 2025, just a day after Garcia’s release from criminal custody in Tennessee and transfer back to Maryland. According to his legal team, Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national who was…

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia Released from Tennessee Custody, Heads to Maryland Amid Legal Battle

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Released from Tennessee Custody, Heads to Maryland Amid Legal Battle

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Released from Tennessee Custody, Heads to Maryland Amid Legal Battle Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran migrant at the center of a high-profile wrongful deportation case, has been released from criminal custody in Tennessee. An attorney for Abrego Garcia confirmed his release on Friday, August 22, stating he is now en route to Maryland to reunite with his family. Abrego Garcia had been held in criminal custody since June 2025, when he was brought back to the U.S….

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Lawyers Seek Dismissal of Charges, Allege ‘Vindictive Prosecution’

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Lawyers Seek Dismissal of Charges, Allege ‘Vindictive Prosecution’

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Lawyers Seek Dismissal of Charges, Allege ‘Vindictive Prosecution’ Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador before being returned to the U.S. to face smuggling charges, have formally moved a federal judge in Nashville to dismiss his indictment. In a filing made Tuesday, the defense asserts the charges represent a “vindictive and selective prosecution” by the Trump administration. Abrego Garcia’s legal team argues the prosecution is a direct reprisal for his successful challenge…

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Release Paused Amid Legal Battle and Trump Administration Criticism

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Release Paused Amid Legal Battle and Trump Administration Criticism

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Release Paused Amid Legal Battle and Trump Administration Criticism A federal magistrate judge has temporarily halted the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from federal custody, just hours after two separate judges ordered his freedom. U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes in the Middle District of Tennessee issued a 30-day pause on Abrego’s release, or until further court order, stating he ‘shall therefore remain in the custody of the United States Marshal.’ This pause was requested by both the…

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Federal Judge Poised to Rule on Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Detention Amid Complex Deportation Battle

Federal Judge Poised to Rule on Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Detention Amid Complex Deportation Battle

Federal Judge Poised to Rule on Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Detention Amid Complex Deportation Battle The fate of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran native whose case has become a flashpoint in U.S. immigration policy, hangs in the balance as a federal judge in Tennessee is expected to rule imminently on his pre-trial detention. Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to a Salvadoran mega-prison in March despite a 2019 court order, was brought back to the U.S. in June to face human…

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New Filings Detail Alleged Torture of Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador Prison; Judge Issues Gag Order on Government

New Filings Detail Alleged Torture of Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador Prison; Judge Issues Gag Order on Government

New Filings Detail Alleged Torture of Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador Prison; Judge Issues Gag Order on Government New court filings reveal harrowing details of alleged psychological and physical torture endured by Kilmar Abrego Garcia during his detention at El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison. His attorneys assert that Abrego, who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration in March 2025 and returned to the U.S. in June 2025, was subjected to severe beatings, sleep deprivation, and starvation, leading to…

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Abrego Garcia to Remain Jailed as Deportation Uncertainty Continues

Abrego Garcia to Remain Jailed as Deportation Uncertainty Continues

Abrego Garcia to Remain Jailed as Deportation Uncertainty Continues Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an individual facing human smuggling charges and alleged ties to the MS-13 gang, will remain in federal custody following a recent ruling by a Tennessee federal judge. The decision, made on Monday, comes after Abrego Garcia’s legal team requested his continued detention due to “contradictory statements” from federal authorities regarding his potential deportation. The defense lawyers expressed concerns that Abrego Garcia could be deported before his trial concludes,…

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Deportation Fears Halt Abrego Garcia’s Release, Judge Cites Conflicting Statements

Deportation Fears Halt Abrego Garcia’s Release, Judge Cites Conflicting Statements

Deportation Fears Halt Abrego Garcia’s Release, Judge Cites Conflicting Statements NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A federal judge in Tennessee ruled Monday to keep Kilmar Abrego Garcia in jail, delaying his release amidst escalating concerns from his legal team that he could be swiftly deported before facing trial on human smuggling charges. Abrego Garcia’s attorneys requested the delay, citing what they described as “contradictory statements” from the Trump administration regarding their client’s fate. Lawyers expressed a lack of faith in representations from…

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Trump-Era Immigration Case: Key Witness Spared Deportation in Kilmar Abrego Garcia Prosecution

Trump-Era Immigration Case: Key Witness Spared Deportation in Kilmar Abrego Garcia Prosecution

Trump-Era Immigration Case: Key Witness Spared Deportation in Kilmar Abrego Garcia Prosecution In a significant development from the Trump administration era, court records reveal that the government agreed to spare Jose Ramon Hernandez Reyes, a key witness in the federal prosecution of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, from deportation. This decision was made in exchange for Hernandez Reyes’s cooperation in the case. Hernandez Reyes, 38, had previously been convicted of migrant smuggling and illegally reentering the United States after deportation. He also…

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case: Lawyers Seek Continued Detention Amid Conflicting Deportation Statements

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case: Lawyers Seek Continued Detention Amid Conflicting Deportation Statements

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case: Lawyers Seek Continued Detention Amid Conflicting Deportation Statements Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garcia have made an unusual request to a federal judge in Tennessee: to delay his release from jail. The request stems from what his lawyers describe as “contradictory statements” from the Trump administration regarding whether he will be deported upon release. A federal judge in Nashville had been preparing to release Abrego Garcia, who faces human smuggling charges, to await trial. However, the judge…

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DOJ Commits to US Trial for Kilmar Abrego Garcia Amidst Deportation Concerns

DOJ Commits to US Trial for Kilmar Abrego Garcia Amidst Deportation Concerns

DOJ Commits to US Trial for Kilmar Abrego Garcia Amidst Deportation Concerns The Justice Department has affirmed that Kilmar Abrego Garcia will face federal smuggling charges in Tennessee before any potential move to deport him. This commitment comes amidst growing concerns that Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March and later returned to the U.S., could be swiftly expelled again. On Thursday, June 26, a Justice Department spokesperson clarified that Garcia “will not walk free in our…

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US Government Reveals Plan for ‘Third Country’ Deportation in Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case

US Government Reveals Plan for ‘Third Country’ Deportation in Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case

US Government Reveals Plan for ‘Third Country’ Deportation in Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case The United States government has unveiled plans to initiate a new round of removal proceedings against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran immigrant whose mistaken deportation earlier this year sparked a high-profile legal outcry. Federal prosecutors informed a Maryland judge that the government intends to deport Abrego Garcia to a “third country,” explicitly not El Salvador, where he was previously sent. While the Department of Justice lawyer, Jonathan…

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