Abrego Garcia to appear at ICE office in Baltimore amid talk of Uganda deportation

Published: Monday, August 25, 2025 at 2:10 am

Salvadoran Migrant Faces Deportation to Uganda Amid Legal Battle

A Salvadoran migrant, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, is scheduled to report to the ICE Field Office in Baltimore, where he is expected to be arrested and deported to Uganda. This development follows a six-month legal battle concerning his immigration status.

The Department of Justice has accused Abrego Garcia of being a member of the MS-13 gang and of human smuggling. His wife has also accused him of domestic violence. Conversely, his supporters portray him as a hardworking father and point to a judge's ruling that the government failed to provide sufficient evidence of his gang affiliation.

The Justice Department previously offered to send Abrego Garcia to Costa Rica in exchange for a guilty plea to human smuggling charges. He declined this offer. His attorneys argue this offer demonstrates a pressure campaign against their client, alleging that government agencies were attempting to force him to choose between the plea deal and deportation to Costa Rica or face deportation to Uganda.

Abrego Garcia entered the U.S. illegally as a teenager and lived in Maryland with his family before being deported to El Salvador. He was later returned to the U.S. and charged with human smuggling. His attorneys have filed a motion to dismiss the criminal charges.

ICE's actions may defy a court order that sought to prevent his immediate arrest. DHS officials have consulted with the Justice Department about his removal.

BNN's Perspective:

This case highlights the complexities of immigration enforcement and the challenges faced by both the government and individuals navigating the legal system. While the allegations against Abrego Garcia are serious, the legal wrangling and the potential for deportation to a country like Uganda raise concerns about due process and the potential for political motivations in immigration decisions. A balanced approach that considers both national security and individual rights is crucial.

Keywords: Abrego Garcia, deportation, ICE, Uganda, immigration, MS-13, human smuggling, legal battle, Trump administration, Baltimore, Costa Rica, Salvadoran migrant, Department of Justice

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