Summary
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, mistakenly deported from the U.S., is facing human smuggling charges in Tennessee. He argues these charges are unfair and were brought as retaliation for his wrongful deportation. Hearings are set for December 8-9 to address his motion to dismiss the charges.
Key Facts
- Kilmar Abrego Garcia, originally from El Salvador, was mistakenly deported despite an immigration judge's protection.
- He has an American wife and child and had been living in Maryland.
- Abrego Garcia faces charges for human smuggling after a 2022 traffic stop in Tennessee.
- The charges claim he accepted money to transport people in the U.S. illegally.
- He has pleaded not guilty and seeks to dismiss the charges, alleging they are retaliatory.
- Hearings on these motions will take place on December 8-9.
- U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw will consider evidence for possible charge dismissal.
- The case involves debate over whether Trump administration officials should testify.
