DOJ signals it would rather deport Abrego Garcia than prosecute him

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:11:39 +0000

1. The Department of Justice told a judge it would rather deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia than prosecute him.
2. Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant, faces charges of transporting illegal migrants but deportation is being prioritized.
3. Judge Paula Xinis questioned the DOJ’s stance, highlighting the unusual approach in this legal case.
4. The Trump administration’s preference for deportation over prosecution raises questions about immigration enforcement priorities.