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Human Smuggling Accusations Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia Unfold

11/16/2025

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia is accused by prosecutors of operating a human smuggling ring and transporting illegal migrants.
Prosecutors say he made over 500 calls to co-conspirators in 2022.
He was deported to El Salvador and was brought back after a traffic stop showed he drove passengers without luggage.
He denies the charges, calling them politically motivated, and the case has drawn attention for alleged MS-13 connections and past criminal behavior.

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Story summary

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is accused by prosecutors of operating a human smuggling ring and transporting illegal migrants.
Prosecutors say he made over 500 calls to co-conspirators in 2022.
He was deported to El Salvador and was brought back after a traffic stop showed he drove passengers without luggage.
He denies the charges, calling them politically motivated, and the case has drawn attention for alleged MS-13 connections and past criminal behavior.