A federal judge in Maryland is expected to decide soon on whether to allow Kilmar Abrego Garcia, held in immigration custody, to be released. Garcia faced wrongful deportation to El Salvador earlier this year, which spurred further legal woes as he's now at risk of being sent to African countries by the government. His lawyers argue that this was a reaction to the government's earlier mistakes and that Garcia, who has lived in Maryland for years and has an American wife and child, should not be held without a final removal order. With Garcia's potential return to Costa Rica sidelined, advocates express concerns over how these immigration policies play out.
Legal Battle Over Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Deportation Continues
A Maryland judge is set to decide on the immigration status of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who faced a wrongful deportation that erupted into a contentious legal battle. Garcia, a father and husband living in the U.S. for years, might still be at risk of deportation despite his legal efforts.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wrongfully deported to El Salvador in March, has been embroiled in a legal dispute over his immigration status. A federal judge in Maryland is expected to rule on whether he will be released from custody. Despite having an American family and living in the U.S. for years, the government seeks to deport him to Liberia or other African nations, bypassing a potential return to Costa Rica. His attorneys argue that there is no final removal order against him, claiming the system is being used to retaliate against Garcia for the government's earlier mistakes.
