Kilmar Abrego García Returns to U.S. to Face Human Smuggling Charges
On June 6, 2025, Kilmar Abrego García, a 29-year-old Salvadoran national, was returned to the United States to face federal charges related to human smuggling. Previously deported in March 2025 due to an administrative error, his removal violated a 2019 court order that prohibited his deportation to El Salvador, where he faced potential persecution. en.wikipedia.org
García, who had resided in Maryland since 2011, is accused of orchestrating a human smuggling operation that transported thousands of undocumented migrants, including alleged MS-13 gang members, from Central America to various parts of the U.S. The indictment, unsealed in Tennessee, charges him with conspiracy to unlawfully transport illegal aliens and unlawful transportation of illegal aliens for financial gain. (cbsnews.com, wbaltv.com)
His attorney, Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg, contends that the charges are politically motivated and that García has no ties to MS-13. The case has drawn significant attention, highlighting concerns over due process and the handling of immigration enforcement.(abcnews.go.com, thedailybeast.com)
García remains in federal custody, with his next court appearance scheduled for June 13, 2025.(cbsnews.com)
Breaking down Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case as he is returned to U.S.
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