Kilmar Abrego Garcia could soon face deportation to Eswatini under the Trump administration's escalated immigration policies. After being falsely linked to the MS-13 gang and wrongfully deported to El Salvador, Garcia aims to apply for asylum in the U.S. He argues that returning to his home country would expose him to extreme danger due to gang threats against his life. His legal battle is complicated by prior attempts to request asylum, which were denied under stringent immigration regulations.

Despite being released from jail pending trial for unrelated human smuggling charges, he remains detained in Virginia as authorities propose sending him away from the U.S.

Abrego Garcia's story reflects broader fears among immigrants about being sent to countries where their safety cannot be guaranteed. The Trump administration’s immigration practices often highlight the tension between national policy and individual rights, as he gears up to navigate a complex legal landscape that could change the course of his life.