Kilmar Abrego Garcia could face deportation to Mexico or South Sudan: ICE official
The U.S. government intends to initiate deportation proceedings against Kilmar Abrego Garcia should he be released from jail before standing trial on human smuggling charges in Tennessee, a Justice Department attorney told a federal judge Monday.
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2 developments- Jul 7, 2025US will try to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia before trial, DOJ attorney says
- Jul 10, 2025Kilmar Abrego Garcia could face deportation to Mexico or South Sudan: ICE official
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5 viewpointsICE Officials Now Say Abrego Garcia Could Be Deported To Mexico Or War-Torn South Sudan
Judge will consider Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s request to try to avoid deportation before his trial
Judge will consider Kilmar Abrego Garcia's request to avoid deportation before his Tennessee trial
US will try to deport Abrego Garcia before his trial, Justice Department attorney says
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Judge scolds DOJ for ‘refusal' to detail deportation plans for Abrego
Abrego could be deported to Mexico or South Sudan, ICE official tells judge
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2 viewpointsTrump admin still deciding where it would deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ICE official tells judge
Abrego Garcia will be deported to third country if released, DOJ says