Maryland federal Judge Paula Xinis

Kilmar Abrego Garcia seeks to prevent deportation to Liberia after criminal charges against him were dismissed. He requests removal to Costa Rica, where he can receive refugee status, and alleges the Trump administration is punishing him for challenging prior deportations.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident, seeks to block deportation to Liberia after criminal charges against him were dismissed. He argues the Trump administration failed to ensure his safety if removed and has agreed to relocation to Costa Rica, which will grant him refugee status.