US seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he refused plea offer, court filing shows

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kilmar Abrego Garcia faces deportation to Uganda after rejecting an offer to plead guilty to human smuggling charges in exchange for deportation to Costa Rica. His defense argues the threat of deportation to Uganda is vindictive, especially after he was previously deported to El Salvador despite fears for his safety.

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