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Judge Denies Deportation Appeal Amid Gang Allegations

10/2/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A U.S. immigration judge denied Kilmar Abrego García's request to reopen his deportation case, citing insufficient evidence of imminent removal to Uganda.
The judge said Trump threats are not removal orders.
Abrego's attorneys say deportation to El Salvador violated a 2019 court order due to gang threats.
The Department of Homeland Security says Abrego has MS-13 ties and trafficking; he has 30 days to appeal, amid Tennessee charges.

History

Historical Context

In 2019, a U.S. court ruled against deportations to countries plagued by gang violence, notably affecting Salvadorans amid a surge of over 200,000 asylum claims from El Salvador. This ruling highlighted tensions between immigration policies and judicial oversight during the Trump administration, which had implemented strict enforcement measures, raising concerns about due process and the treatment of individuals with alleged gang affiliations.

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Story summary

A U.S. immigration judge denied Kilmar Abrego García's request to reopen his deportation case, citing insufficient evidence of imminent removal to Uganda.
The judge said Trump threats are not removal orders.
Abrego's attorneys say deportation to El Salvador violated a 2019 court order due to gang threats.
The Department of Homeland Security says Abrego has MS-13 ties and trafficking; he has 30 days to appeal, amid Tennessee charges.

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