Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wrongly deported to El Salvador, is back in the U.S. to face smuggling charges

Ximena Bustillo

Jasmine Garsd

June 06, 2025 / 12:54 pm

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man the Trump administration wrongfully deported to El Salvador, is back in the U.S.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced his return at a short press conference Friday afternoon at the Department of Justice.

"This is what American Justice looks like," Bondi said.

She thanked Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele for his help in sending Abrego Garcia back.

Bondi told reporters that a grand jury indicted Abrego Garcia on May 21 in Tennessee. He faces federal criminal charges for allegedly transporting migrants without legal status around the country. She said his alleged criminal activity

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