US seeks to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Liberia despite new Costa Rica deal
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The US government intends to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Liberia despite a new deal with Costa Rica.
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US government attorneys informed a federal judge that the Department of Homeland Security still plans to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Liberia. This intention persists despite a new agreement between the United States and Costa Rica for the latter to accept deportees who cannot be returned to their home countries. Ábrego García, a Salvadoran national, was mistakenly deported to El Salvador last year, making his case a focal point in the immigration debate. Since his return, he has been resisting further deportation efforts by homeland security officials to various African nations. The White House's pursuit of his removal to Liberia highlights ongoing complexities in immigration enforcement and international agreements.
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US government attorneys told a federal judge they intend to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Liberia.
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