Summary
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Baltimore as officials plan to deport him again. Previously deported to El Salvador by mistake, he now faces possible deportation to Uganda. His attorneys argue that his detention is unjust and linked to his refusal to plead guilty to human smuggling charges.
Key Facts
- Kilmar Abrego Garcia was taken into custody by ICE in Baltimore.
- U.S. officials are processing him for deportation after a previous mistaken deportation to El Salvador.
- His lawyers say he may be deported to Uganda if he does not accept a plea deal.
- Abrego Garcia declined to plead guilty to human smuggling in exchange for deportation to Costa Rica.
- His attorneys filed a federal lawsuit challenging his detention and potential deportation.
- He was under ankle monitoring and house arrest before being detained.
- Supporters held a rally outside the ICE office protesting his detention and possible second deportation.
- The U.S. has deportation agreements with countries like Honduras and Uganda as part of immigration policies.
