🔴 Website 👉 https://u-s-news.com/
Telegram 👉 https://t.me/usnewscom_channel
I thought the “Maryland Man” would be spending the remainder of his days in an El Salvadorian prison, but it seems like he is suddenly on his way back to the United States:
More than two months after the Trump administration admitted it mistakenly deported Abrego Garcia from Maryland to his native El Salvador, a federal grand jury has indicted him for allegedly transporting undocumented migrants within the United States, ABC News has learned.
A two-count indictment, which was filed under seal in federal court in Tennessee last month, alleges Abrego Garcia, 29, participated in a years-long conspiracy to haul undocumented migrants from Texas to the interior of the country, according to sources briefed on the indictment.
The alleged conspiracy spanned nearly a decade and involved the domestic transport of thousands of non-citizens, including some children, from Mexico and Central America, according to sources.
Among those allegedly transported were members of the Salvadoran gang MS-13, sources familiar with the investigation said.
…
Abrego Garcia is on his way back to the U.S. to face the charges following high-level diplomatic discussions between the Trump administration and the government of El Salvador, sources familiar with the matter said.
The Trump administration has acknowledged in court filings that Abrego Garcia’s removal to El Salvador in March was in error, because it violated a U.S. immigration court order in 2019 that shielded Abrego Garcia from deportation to his native country, according to immigration court records. An immigration judge had determined that Abrego Garcia would likely face persecution there by local gangs that had allegedly terrorized him and his family.
The administration has argued, however, that Abrego Garcia should not be returned to the U.S. because he is a member of the transnational Salvadoran gang MS-13, a claim his family and attorneys have denied. In recent weeks, Trump administration officials have been publicizing Abrego Garcia’s interactions with police over the years, despite a lack of corresponding criminal charges.
In March, Abrego Garcia’s family filed a lawsuit over his deportation. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis in Maryland ultimately ordered the Trump administration to facilitate his return to the U.S. The U.S. Supreme Court affirmed that ruling on April 10.
Abrego Garcia was initially sent to El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison but was believed to have later been transferred to a different facility in the country.
The criminal investigation that led to the charges was launched in April as federal authorities began scrutinizing the circumstances of a 2022 traffic stop of Abrego Garcia by the Tennessee Highway Patrol, according to the sources. Abrego Garcia was pulled over for speeding in a vehicle with eight passengers and told police they had been working construction in Missouri.
According to body camera footage of the 2022 traffic stop, the Tennessee troopers — after questioning Abrego Garcia — discussed among themselves their suspicions that Abrego Garcia might be transporting people for money because nine people were traveling without luggage, but Abrego Garcia was not ticketed or charged.
The officers ultimately allowed Abrego Garcia to drive on with just a warning about an expired driver’s license, according to a report about the stop released last month by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
As ABC News first reported last month, the Justice Department had been quietly investigating the incident. As part of the probe, federal agents in late April visited a federal prison in Talladega, Alabama to question Jose Ramon Hernandez-Reyes, a convicted felon who was the registered owner of the vehicle Abrego Garcia was driving when stopped on Interstate 40 east of Nashville, sources previously told ABC News. Hernandez-Reyes was not present at the traffic stop.
Ok, so now the big question….
Did you catch it was the Trump DOJ that initiated this case, causing him to be brought back here.
The Trump DOJ’s decision to bring a new indictment against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, despite their apparent preference for keeping him in El Salvador’s CECOT mega-prison, can be understood through a combination of legal, political, and strategic motivations. Let’s break this down systematically, considering the context provided by the X posts, web results, and the timeline.
1. Legal Pressure and Compliance with Court Orders
The Trump administration was under significant legal pressure to bring Abrego Garcia back to the U.S. due to the lawsuit filed by his wife, Jennifer Vasquez Sura, and subsequent court rulings. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis ordered his return on April 4, 2025, and the Supreme Court upheld this mandate on April 10, 2025, requiring the administration to take reasonable steps to facilitate his return.
The Trump DOJ had already tried to dismiss Vasquez Sura’s lawsuit on jurisdictional grounds (AP News, May 30, 2025) and resisted transparency by invoking state secrets privilege, but these efforts failed. Court documents unsealed on June 4, 2025, further rejected the administration’s national security arguments, leaving them with little choice but to comply.
Why Indict Him Now?
The DOJ likely saw the indictment as a way to comply with the court’s order while maintaining control over the narrative and outcome. By indicting Abrego Garcia on criminal charges—specifically for illegally transporting undocumented migrants, as reported by ABC News on June 6, 2025—they could bring him back to the U.S. under their terms, ensuring he would face prosecution rather than simply being returned to his family without consequences. This aligns with the administration’s broader immigration enforcement goals, as seen in the PBS News report (March 28, 2025) about Trump’s mass deportation efforts targeting even those with no criminal history.
2. Political Messaging and Public Perception
The Trump administration has consistently portrayed Abrego Garcia as a dangerous MS-13 gang member, a narrative they’ve pushed since his deportation in March 2025. The White House, through press secretary Karoline Leavitt, and Trump himself have emphasized his alleged gang ties, despite his wife and attorneys denying these claims and a lack of prior criminal charges to support them.
The X replies to the ABC News post, such as @ValentinaForUSA calling him a “literal MS-13 gangster,” reflect how this narrative has resonated with some segments of the public.
Why Indict Him Now?
Bringing a new indictment allows the Trump DOJ to reinforce this narrative and justify their initial deportation. By charging him with a serious crime—transporting undocumented migrants, including alleged MS-13 members, over nearly a decade—they can present his return as a victory for law enforcement rather than a loss in court.
This is especially important given the public and political backlash they faced after the “mistaken” deportation. A Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos poll from June 2025 showed 42% of U.S. adults supported bringing him back, 26% wanted him to stay in El Salvador, and 31% were unsure, indicating a divided public. The indictment helps the administration appeal to the latter two groups by showing they’re taking action against a perceived criminal threat.
3. Strategic Use of Criminal Charges to Control Outcomes
The Trump DOJ’s history of handling similar cases suggests they often use criminal charges strategically to manage immigration cases, even when their primary goal is deportation. The Reuters article (April 14, 2025) notes that while the administration has arrested individuals with detailed evidence of MS-13 links, they’ve also made public allegations without always backing them up in court.
For example, in a Virginia case, the DOJ dropped charges against an alleged MS-13 leader and deported him instead, showing a pattern of using charges as leverage to achieve deportation outcomes.
Why Indict Him Now?
The indictment gives the DOJ leverage to control Abrego Garcia’s fate once he’s back in the U.S. If convicted on the charges of transporting undocumented migrants, he could face significant prison time, after which deportation would likely follow—potentially achieving the administration’s original goal of keeping him out of the U.S., but through a legal process that avoids further court challenges.
The X reply from @MagaManLance—“Oh boy we get to bring him back so we can charge him again. Then he will be deported, again. What a fuckin waste of time”—captures this sentiment, suggesting the indictment might be seen as a procedural step to ensure deportation after a trial.
Additionally, the charges align with the administration’s focus on cracking down on MS-13, as the indictment alleges Abrego Garcia transported MS-13 members, reinforcing their narrative even if the gang affiliation isn’t directly part of the charges.
4. New Evidence or Political Timing
The timing of the indictment—filed under seal in Tennessee in May 2025, after the court orders in April—suggests the DOJ may have uncovered or prioritized new evidence during this period. The ABC News article specifies that the charges stem from a years-long conspiracy involving the transport of thousands of migrants, indicating a significant investigation.
It’s possible that the DOJ was already investigating Abrego Garcia before his deportation, but the court-ordered return prompted them to formalize the charges.
Why Indict Him Now?
The court orders may have accelerated the DOJ’s timeline. If they were forced to bring him back, filing an indictment ensures they can detain him upon arrival and proceed with a criminal case, rather than allowing him to return to his family in Maryland without immediate consequences.
Additionally, Axios’s May 1, 2025, report about allegations of Abrego Garcia’s domestic abuse of Vasquez Sura (six instances from 2019–2021, though never charged) might have added pressure to pursue some form of criminal action, even if unrelated to those allegations, to address public and political concerns about his return.
5. Avoiding Further Legal and International Embarrassment
The Trump administration’s initial deportation of Abrego Garcia to El Salvador’s CECOT mega-prison was a diplomatic and legal misstep. El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, known for his hardline anti-gang policies, had Abrego Garcia detained in CECOT, a facility notorious for its harsh conditions.
However, the U.S. court rulings exposed the administration’s violation of a 2019 immigration judge’s order, drawing criticism and scrutiny. The administration’s failure to comply meaningfully with Judge Xinis’s orders—Trump’s joking comments during a news conference with Bukele were dismissed as inadequate—further embarrassed them.
Why Indict Him Now?
The indictment allows the Trump DOJ to shift the focus from their legal misstep to a narrative of law enforcement action. By bringing Abrego Garcia back to face criminal charges, they can mitigate the perception of failure and avoid further diplomatic tension with El Salvador, which might have resisted releasing him without a clear legal justification. The indictment provides a formal reason for his return, satisfying the court’s mandate while allowing the administration to save face by framing it as a crackdown on crime rather than a forced compliance.
6. Broader Immigration Policy Goals
The Trump administration’s immigration policy, as highlighted in the PBS News report (March 28, 2025), has focused on mass deportations, often targeting individuals regardless of criminal history or legal status. Abrego Garcia’s case became a high-profile example of this policy, but the “mistaken” deportation and subsequent court orders undermined their approach.
The administration has also faced criticism for not always substantiating gang-related allegations in court, as noted in the Reuters article (April 14, 2025).
Why Indict Him Now?
The indictment serves as a way to reassert their immigration enforcement agenda. By charging Abrego Garcia with a crime tied to illegal migration, they can justify their initial deportation efforts and signal to their base that they’re tough on crime and immigration, even in the face of legal setbacks.
This aligns with comments from X users like @OldeWorldOrder, who argue Abrego Garcia, as an undocumented immigrant, is only due deportation, reflecting the administration’s likely view.
Conclusion
The Trump DOJ brought a new indictment against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, despite wanting him to remain in El Salvador, for a combination of reasons:
-
Legal Necessity: Court orders forced them to bring him back, and the indictment ensures they can detain and prosecute him upon return, complying with the mandate while maintaining control.
-
Political Strategy: The charges reinforce the administration’s narrative of Abrego Garcia as a criminal and MS-13 affiliate, appealing to their base and mitigating the embarrassment of the “mistaken” deportation.
-
Strategic Leverage: The indictment allows them to potentially secure a conviction and subsequent deportation, achieving their original goal through a different legal pathway.
-
Timing and Evidence: New or prioritized evidence from an ongoing investigation, combined with the court’s timeline, likely prompted the formal charges.
-
Policy Goals: The case aligns with their broader immigration crackdown, signaling toughness on crime and migration despite legal setbacks.
In essence, the indictment is a pragmatic move by the Trump DOJ to turn a legal loss into a perceived law enforcement win, ensuring Abrego Garcia faces consequences in the U.S. while advancing their political and policy objectives.
This is a Guest Post from our friends over at WLTReport.