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Watch: Supporters rally as Abrego Garcia is detained

Watch: Supporters rally as Abrego Garcia is detained

Summary

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Baltimore. He is facing possible deportation to Uganda after refusing a plea deal related to charges of human smuggling.

Key Facts

  • Kilmar Abrego Garcia was detained by ICE in Baltimore.
  • U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed Garcia is being processed for deportation.
  • Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador's prison earlier.
  • He returned to Tennessee where he was charged in a human smuggling scheme.
  • A federal judge recently released Garcia from detention.
  • U.S. authorities are considering deporting him to Uganda after he refused a plea deal.

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