Summary
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national, seeks asylum in the U.S. to stop his deportation to Uganda. He denies allegations of being part of the MS-13 gang, which his lawyers argue in court. A judge has halted his removal from the U.S. until the case is resolved.
Key Facts
- Kilmar Abrego Garcia is fighting deportation from the U.S. to Uganda.
- He is accused of being linked to the MS-13 gang, but he denies this claim.
- Abrego Garcia's lawyers argue he faces danger in Uganda, similar to threats he faced in El Salvador.
- A U.S. judge had previously stopped his deportation to El Salvador due to credible threats against him.
- Abrego Garcia was deported to El Salvador, then returned to the U.S. by court order.
- He wants to reopen his immigration case in Maryland.
- His legal team argues deporting him to Uganda is unfair and legally questionable.
- Uganda allegedly has an agreement with the U.S. to accept deportees.
