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DOJ Probes Human Trafficking Claims in Garcia Deportation Case

5/7/2025

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The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating a 2022 traffic stop involving Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national.
Garcia was stopped for speeding while transporting eight passengers, raising human trafficking suspicions.
Federal agents interrogated vehicle owner Jose Ramon Hernandez-Reyes about his ties to Garcia and undocumented migrants.
Garcia's deportation contradicts a 2019 court ruling safeguarding him from removal due to gang persecution risks.
This investigation aligns with ongoing legal efforts for Garcia's return to the U.S. after wrongful deportation.

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The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating a 2022 traffic stop involving Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national.
Garcia was stopped for speeding while transporting eight passengers, raising human trafficking suspicions.
Federal agents interrogated vehicle owner Jose Ramon Hernandez-Reyes about his ties to Garcia and undocumented migrants.
Garcia's deportation contradicts a 2019 court ruling safeguarding him from removal due to gang persecution risks.
This investigation aligns with ongoing legal efforts for Garcia's return to the U.S. after wrongful deportation.