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Lawyers Accuse Trump Admin of Misleading Judge in Deportation Case

11/25/2025

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Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran citizen wrongfully deported, accuse the Trump administration of misleading a federal judge regarding his self-deportation efforts to Costa Rica.
U.S. officials claimed Costa Rica would not accept him, but Costa Rican officials confirmed their humanitarian offer.
Judge Paula Xinis criticized the government's testimony, noting a lack of credible information.
Abrego Garcia's legal team argues that the administration's actions indicate vindictive prosecution, calling for further investigation into the motivations of involved officials.

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Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran citizen wrongfully deported, accuse the Trump administration of misleading a federal judge regarding his self-deportation efforts to Costa Rica.
U.S. officials claimed Costa Rica would not accept him, but Costa Rican officials confirmed their humanitarian offer.
Judge Paula Xinis criticized the government's testimony, noting a lack of credible information.
Abrego Garcia's legal team argues that the administration's actions indicate vindictive prosecution, calling for further investigation into the motivations of involved officials.