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Kilmar Abrego Garcia Faces Federal Trial After Wrongful Deportation as Contempt Fight Continues

Prosecutors argue his return to U.S. custody satisfies a court order, warranting dismissal of the contempt suit filed by his lawyers.

Overview

  • Abrego Garcia was returned to U.S. custody on June 6 to face a two-count federal indictment in Tennessee for conspiracy to transport aliens and transporting undocumented aliens.
  • Prosecutors filed to detain him pending trial, arguing his involvement in smuggling minors and suspected MS-13 associates creates a significant flight and witness intimidation risk, with his detention hearing set for June 13.
  • In Maryland, his attorneys filed to keep alive a contempt and sanctions proceeding against the Trump administration, asserting it flagrantly defied court orders before his return.
  • Justice Department lawyers countered in filings that his repatriation fulfills all court requirements, requesting dismissal of the civil contempt litigation.
  • The department removed Erez Reuveni, the Justice Department lawyer who acknowledged the initial deportation was a 2025 administrative error that violated a 2019 protection order.