Deportation Blunder: Salvadoran Returns to Face US Charges

Mistaken Deportation: Salvadoran Man Returns to US to Face Charges June 6, 2025 - A Salvadoran man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported by the US government in 2022, is returning to the United States to face criminal charges. The charges, related to human trafficking, stem from a traffic stop in Tennessee that same year. The video shows Garcia en route back to the US from El Salvador. "It's a relief to be going back," Garcia stated in an exclusive interview with ABC7 News. "But it's also scary to face these charges." The charges were only filed after Garcia's deportation, adding a layer of complexity to the case. The Trump administration has admitted the deportation was an "administrative error." However, they initially refused to facilitate Garcia's return despite a Supreme Court ruling. This has raised questions about the government's handling of the situation. The video includes footage from the 2022 traffic stop, showing Garcia in a vehicle with several other passengers. The incident highlights the ongoing debate surrounding immigration policies and the potential for mistakes within the system. Garcia's return marks a significant step in the legal process, and the unsealing of the indictment is expected soon.