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Deported Salvadoran Citizen's Lawyers Challenge U.S. Misconduct

11/25/2025

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Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran citizen, allege he was deported to a terrorist prison and accuse the U.S. administration under President Donald Trump of misleading a federal judge about his deportation to Costa Rica.
U.S. officials claimed Costa Rica would not take him back, but Costa Rican authorities said they were willing to accept him.
The lawyers seek expanded discovery to examine motivations of high-ranking officials, arguing vindictiveness.

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Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran citizen, allege he was deported to a terrorist prison and accuse the U.S. administration under President Donald Trump of misleading a federal judge about his deportation to Costa Rica.
U.S. officials claimed Costa Rica would not take him back, but Costa Rican authorities said they were willing to accept him.
The lawyers seek expanded discovery to examine motivations of high-ranking officials, arguing vindictiveness.