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Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Imagine being sent away from your home, even when you haven't done anything wrong! This is Kilmar's story.

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Deported by Mistake

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Key Facts

Year of Deportation
2025.
Country of Origin
El Salvador.
Reason for Leaving El Salvador
To escape gang threats.
Status in the US Before Deportation
Had permission to live and work legally.

Who is Kilmar Abrego Garcia?

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was a man from El Salvador who lived in the United States. He came to the US when he was 16 because he was scared of bad people in his home country. He had a family in the US and was following all the rules to live there. But one day, he was sent back to El Salvador, even though he had never been in trouble with the law!

A Surprise Trip Back Home!

One day in March 2025, Kilmar was sent away from his home in the US. The government said it was a mistake. He was sent to a special place in El Salvador called CECOT, where people are kept without being charged with a crime. This was a very scary and confusing time for Kilmar and his family.

Fighting to Come Home

Kilmar's wife and children, who were US citizens, really missed him. They went to court to ask for him to come back. The judges said the government had to help him return. It took a while, but finally, Kilmar was brought back to the United States. It was like a puzzle that finally got solved!

What Happened Next?

When Kilmar got back to the US, he was told he had to go to court for something else. He was worried he might be sent away again. But thankfully, the courts said he could be released. He was finally able to go back home to his family, but the story isn't over yet!

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