US seeks to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Liberia despite new Costa Rica deal
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US seeks to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Liberia despite new Costa Rica deal

April 7, 2026
The Guardian
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Man born in El Salvador has been fighting removal to series of ‘third’ countries after mistaken deportation last yearUS government attorneys on Tuesday told a federal judge the Department of Homeland Security still intends to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Liberia, despite a new agreement with Costa Rica to accept deportees who cannot legally be returned to their home countries.The Salvadorian national’s case has become a focal point in the immigration debate after he was mistakenly deported to El Salvador last year.

US seeks to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Liberia despite new Costa Rica deal

Since his return, he has been fighting a second deportation to a series of African countries proposed by homeland security officials. Continue reading...

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