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Is Kilmar Abrego Garcia being sent to Uganda?

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been told by U.S. authorities that he may be deported to Uganda, following his refusal of a plea deal to be sent to Costa Rica. Official notices confirm Uganda as a possible destination, though the deportation has not yet occurred.

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia told he may be sent to Uganda

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  • Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released from jail in Tennessee but now faces deportation to Uganda.
  • He declined an offer to be sent to Costa Rica in exchange for pleading guilty to human smuggling. 12s
  • Abrego Garcia previously became a symbol of aggressive U.S. immigration policies after being wrongly deported to El Salvador. 27s
  • He was granted protection from deportation to El Salvador due to threats of gang violence. 41s
  • He has been told to report to an immigration facility in Baltimore. 57s
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia told he may be sent to Uganda
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2 days ago
Kilmar Abrego Garcia told he may be sent to Uganda

U.S. authorities have told Kilmar Abrego Garcia that they plan to deport him to Uganda.

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The administration has said if Kilmar Abrego Garcia does not accept a plea deal, he could be deported to Uganda.

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CBS America
3 days ago
What's next for Kilmar Abrego Garcia after release from jail

A senior Homeland Security official says the Trump administration may deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, with DHS notifying his lawyers of this possibility.

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