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Does Trump admin want to prosecute or deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia?

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A federal judge wants the Department of Justice to clarify its intention when it comes to Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case. Abrego Garcia returned to the U.S. from El Salvador after being mistakenly deported, and he now faces federal charges.

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  • A federal judge is seeking clarity from the DOJ on whether to prosecute or deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
  • Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador and now faces federal human smuggling charges, which he denies. 6s
  • Prosecutors were questioned in court about the government's unclear plans for Abrego Garcia. 27s
  • An ICE official is expected to testify about the government's timeline and intentions regarding Abrego Garcia. 54s
  • The DOJ has suggested Abrego Garcia could be sent to a third country if released, but no details have been provided. 1m 11s
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