Kilmar Ábrego García, a Salvadoran man previously deported in error, has been released from jail and is now reunited with his family after months of legal turmoil and incarceration.
Kilmar Ábrego García Finally Released After Mistaken Deportation
Kilmar Ábrego García Finally Released After Mistaken Deportation
Salvadoran man reunites with family following wrongful deportation and imprisonment in the US.
Kilmar Ábrego García has been released from jail after a lengthy and tumultuous legal battle that began with his wrongful deportation in March 2025. Attorney Sean Hecker announced the news of García's release, confirming he is now on his way to reunite with his family in Maryland.
Originally deported as part of the Trump administration's immigration policies, García had spent time in El Salvador's dangerous Cecot prison before being returned to the US in June to face human smuggling charges—charges he has pleaded not guilty to.
"This has been a very special day because I have seen my family for the first time in more than 160 days," García expressed in a heartfelt statement after his release. He emphasized his gratitude to those who supported and prayed for him during his ordeal. Despite the joyous reunion, the legal battles for García are far from over.
US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem condemned the judge's decision to allow García's release, calling it a threat to public safety and vowing to ensure he faces charges. She echoes the sentiment of many officials who maintain that García poses a danger to citizens.
Having entered the US illegally as a teenager and granted protection from deportation in 2019, García's situation took a controversial turn when he was deported under mistaken circumstances. Upon his return, he faced new allegations, raising concerns among his legal team that he may be at risk of being deported yet again.
Though a federal judge has mandated that the government must notify García's lawyers of any attempts to deport him, uncertainty looms around his status. As he reunites with his wife and two children, the future remains unclear for García, leaving many to wonder about the implications of his release amidst ongoing immigration concerns in the US.
