US immigration officials intend to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Uganda

Published on August 23, 2025 at 03:59 PM
US immigration officials intend to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Uganda

Salvadorian refused offer of deportation to Costa Rica before he was released to await trial on human smuggling charges

US immigration officials said they intend to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Uganda, after he declined an offer to be deported to Costa Rica in exchange for remaining in jail and pleading guilty to human smuggling charges, according to a Saturday court filing.

The Costa Rica offer came late on Thursday, after it was clear that the Salvadorian national would probably be released from a Tennessee jail the following day.

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