Kilmar Abrego Garcia was greeted with cheers and flowers following his release from a Tennessee jail on Friday after his case attracted significant attention amid President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown when he was mistakenly deported in March.

With chants of "¡Sí, se pudo!" or "Yes, we did it!" from those present, Abrego Garcia embraced his family.

"Today has been a very special day because, thank God, I have seen my family again after more than 160 days," said Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

The Trump administration plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he declined a plea deal involving deportation to Costa Rica, his defense attorneys told a court Saturday.

Facing a court order, the Trump administration brought him back to the U.S. in June, only to detain him on human smuggling charges.

Abrego Garcia’s attorney’s court filings show the administration requested he appear at an immigration facility in Baltimore on Monday and could be deported again.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has said that the administration will not stop fighting until he’s out of the U.S.

On Friday, Abrego Garcia returned to his family in Maryland. Video released by advocates of the reunion showed a room decorated with streamers, flowers and signs. He embraced loved ones and thanked them “for everything.”

Filings in federal court show the Costa Rican government saying Abrego Garcia would be welcomed as a legal immigrant and wouldn’t face detention.

In a statement, Justice Department spokesperson Chad Gilmartin said the criminal charges underscore how Abrego Garcia presents a "clear danger” and that he can either plead guillty or stand trial.

“Either way, we will hold Abrego Garcia accountable and protect the American people,” Gilmartin said.