Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has informed the lawyers of illegal immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia that he may be deported to Uganda following his release from jail in Tennessee on Friday. This decision comes after Uganda reached an agreement with the U.S. to accept third-party deportations, allowing the country to accept individuals deported from the United States.
Absolution Garcia, who was previously deported to El Salvador for suspected ties to MS-13, is now facing new charges related to human smuggling. His release from jail in Tennessee was followed by a court order placing him in his brother’s custody as a third-party custodian, requiring him to wear an electronic monitoring device, check in with pretrial services in Maryland, and report to authorities no later than 10 a.m. on Monday.
The case has sparked national attention, with some Trump administration officials criticizing the release of the illegal immigrant. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem described Abrego Garcia as a criminal and a violator of immigration law, calling him a ‘monster’ released by ‘activist liberal judges.’ She emphasized that the administration would not stop fighting until the Salvadoran man faced justice and was removed from the country.
Abrego Garcia’s case has also raised questions about the U.S. government’s handling of deportation and immigration procedures. His initial deportation to El Salvador for suspected MS-13 ties was acknowledged as an administrative error, leading to his return to the United States in June with charges of human smuggling. Court filings revealed that the investigation against him began while he was jailed in El Salvador, raising concerns about the integrity of the probe and his legal defense.
The case has drawn public frustration from Trump administration officials, who have expressed disappointment with his release. The situation highlights the complexities of U.S. immigration policy and the potential for political involvement in legal proceedings, particularly regarding high-profile cases involving illegal immigrants.