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US seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he refused to plead guilty in smuggling case

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Abrego Garcia’s case became a flashpoint in President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda after he was mistakenly deported in March.

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  1. Kilmar Abrego Garcia offered deportation to Costa Rica for guilty plea: court documents

    Headline from Fox32 Chicago ·

  2. Newest

    US seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he refused to plead guilty in smuggling case

    Headline from KSDK ·

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  1. CBS News

    Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Lawyers Says Prosecutors Offered Costa Rica Deportation Deal (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador only to be brought back to face smuggling charges — asked a federal judge to dismiss his indictment.

  2. KSDK

    US seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he refused to plead guilty in smuggling case (opens KSDK)

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    KSDK's feed description

    Abrego Garcia’s case became a flashpoint in President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda after he was mistakenly deported in March.

  3. Fox32 Chicago

    Kilmar Abrego Garcia offered deportation to Costa Rica for guilty plea: court documents (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    In a new legal filing, lawyers for Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia claim the government is engaging in a "coordinated effort" to force their client into a guilty plea. The Maryland man, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March, was just released from jail on Friday after months of turmoil.

  4. MyNorthwest

    Court filing: US seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he refused a plea offer (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Immigration officials said they intend to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, after he declined an offer to be deported to Costa

  5. Los Angeles Times

    U.S. seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he refuses plea offer (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Immigration officials intend to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he declined an offer to be deported to Costa Rica in exchange for remaining in jail and pleading guilty.

  6. CNN

    Trump administration might deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Until Friday, it wasn’t clear whether officials would let Abrego Garcia’s criminal trial conclude before they initiated any removal proceedings.

  7. WFMZ Allentown

    US seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he refused plea offer in his smuggling case (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Immigration officials intend to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he declined an offer to be deported to Costa Rica in exchange for remaining in jail and pleading guilty

  8. FOX 5 DC

    Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be deported to Uganda in 72 hours: report (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Kilmar Abrego Garcia may be deported to Uganda in just a few days time, FOX News reports.

  9. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    US seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he refused plea offer (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    Immigration officials plan to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he declined to be sent to Costa Rica in exchange for jail time.

  10. Los Angeles Times

    Kilmar Abrego Garcia, free for now from jail, could be deported to Uganda (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The Trump administration announced it plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he declined a plea deal involving deportation to Costa Rica.

  11. The Boston Globe

    US seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Immigration officials said they intend to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, after he declined an offer to be deported to Costa Rica.

  12. WMUR

    Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be deported to Uganda after refusing plea (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Kilmar Abrego Garcia's attorneys tell the court that the U.S. government plans to deport him to Uganda after refusing a plea offer.

  13. Al Jazeera

    Trump administration seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Abrego Garcia’s case remains a flashpoint in US President Donald Trump’s anti-immigration crackdown.

  14. NBC4 Washington

    Kilmar Abrego Garcia reunites with family, is told he may be deported to Uganda (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    Kilmar Abrego Garcia had an emotional reunion with his family after he was released from federal custody on Friday — and then was told that he may be...

  15. AL.com

    US seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he refused plea offer in smuggling case (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    Abrego Garcia’s case became a flashpoint in President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda after he was mistakenly deported in March.

  16. The Hill

    US seeks to deport Abrego Garcia to Uganda (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Kilmar Abrego Garcia faces deportation to Uganda after declining a plea deal, according to recent court filings.

  17. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    US now seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    Immigration officials said they intend to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, after he declined an offer to be sent to Costa Rica in exchange for remaining in jail and pleading guilty to human smuggling charges, his defense attorneys told a court Saturday.

  18. New York Post

    Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be deported after refusing plea offer (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Immigration officials said they intend to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he declined an offer to be sent to Costa Rica and plead guilty to human smuggling charges and stay in jail.

  19. Deutsche Welle

    Trump administration seeks to deport Abrego Garcia to Uganda – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Kilmar Abrego Garcia was one of more than 200 people sent to El Salvador's CECOT prison as part of Donald Trump's crackdown on undocumented migrants. Now he's facing a second deportation.

  20. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    US seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he refused to plea offer in smuggling case (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Immigration officials said they intend to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, after he declined an offer to be sent to Costa Rica in exchange for remaining in jail and pleading guilty to human smuggling charges, according to a Saturday court filing.

  21. The Guardian

    US immigration officials intend to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Uganda (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Salvadorian refused offer of deportation to Costa Rica before he was released to await trial on human smuggling charges

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.