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Wife Denies Deported Man is Criminal After Trump Admin Admits Mistake

CBS NewsApril 7, 20253 min40,199 views
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Deportation Error and Wife's Fear

  • 😥 Jennifer, wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, expressed extreme fear upon realizing her husband was detained, fearing for his life in a prison known for housing criminals.
  • 🚫 She vehemently denies claims that her husband is a criminal, emphasizing he is not.

Legal Protection and Arrest

  • 🛡️ In 2019, a judge granted Garcia protection from deportation due to fears of persecution by gangs in El Salvador, barring officials from sending him back.
  • 🗓️ Following this protection, Garcia routinely checked in with ICE.
  • 🚔 However, in March, ICE agents stopped his vehicle while he was with their 5-year-old disabled son and arrested him.

Deportation and Identification

  • 🇸🇻 Days after his arrest, Garcia was deported to El Salvador and placed in a notorious maximum-security prison, despite the existing deportation protection order.
  • 📸 Jennifer confirmed her husband's imprisonment only after the Salvadoran government posted a photo, which caused her to break down in tears.

Administration's Stance and Legal Battle

  • ⚖️ The Trump Administration has conceded in federal court that deporting Garcia was a legal mistake due to the 2019 judge ruling.
  • 🗣️ Despite this admission, the administration is defending the deportation, alleging Garcia has links to gangs and human trafficking.
  • 🚫 They also claim federal courts lack jurisdiction to order his return, as he is in Salvadoran custody.
  • 🇺🇸 Garcia's lawyers are arguing that since the US is funding Salvadoran officials to detain individuals like Garcia, he should be released at the US's request.
  • ❌ Currently, the administration is firm in its decision not to facilitate Garcia's return to the US.
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