Dems ‘Maryland Man’ Wants Asylum in U.S. Despite Saying the Government is Corrupt [WATCH]

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an illegal alien accused of being a member of the MS-13 gang and facing federal human smuggling charges, is reportedly preparing to seek asylum in the United States.

His attorneys told a federal judge that he fears deportation to Uganda, where the Trump administration is considering sending him.

Abrego Garcia is currently being held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in Virginia after a federal judge approved his release from jail while awaiting trial in a human smuggling case.

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This week, Judge Paula Xinis of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, who was appointed by former President Barack Obama, issued an order blocking ICE from deporting Abrego Garcia for the time being.

The ruling allows his legal team to pursue an asylum claim on his behalf.

According to reporting from the Associated Press, Abrego Garcia’s attorneys informed the court that their client plans to apply for asylum in the U.S., citing fears of persecution and torture if sent to Uganda.

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers claim he wants to seek asylum in the United States.

Garcia was previously denied asylum in 2019 by a judge.

Yesterday Garcia called our government “corrupt” but wants to seek asylum here?!

This guy is a con.

Return to sender. https://t.co/o5QjxaM4Rc

— Breanna Morello (@BreannaMorello) August 27, 2025

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They also said that if removal from the U.S. is unavoidable, he has indicated he would prefer to be deported to Costa Rica instead.

Abrego Garcia, a native of El Salvador, was deported from the United States earlier this year after federal authorities identified him as an alleged MS-13 member.

He has denied involvement with the gang.

Following his deportation, congressional Democrats traveled to El Salvador to meet with him and advocate for his release.

The Trump administration subsequently arranged for Abrego Garcia to be returned to the United States to face charges in a federal human smuggling case.

Prosecutors allege he worked for a convicted felon accused of operating a smuggling ring that transported illegal aliens from the U.S.-Mexico border to the mid-Atlantic and other regions.

Court records show that Abrego Garcia is facing serious charges related to the smuggling network, which federal investigators say moved migrants across multiple states.

Prosecutors contend that the operation provided transportation and logistical support for illegal border crossers, with Abrego Garcia playing a role in its activities.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is not and will never be a Maryland Man—he is a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador and public safety threat. It is insane that sanctuary politicians chose to glorify and stand with an MS-13 gang member over the safety of American citizens.@POTUS Trump… pic.twitter.com/jYeS0FPwy0

— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) August 25, 2025

The case has drawn national attention due to Abrego Garcia’s immigration background and the broader debate surrounding the administration’s handling of deportations.

Supporters of the administration’s approach argue that his case exemplifies the need for strict enforcement against criminal networks and illegal entry, while opponents have raised concerns about due process and the treatment of migrants with potential asylum claims.

However, the agency has reiterated its intent to enforce immigration law and pursue removal orders issued by the courts.

The next stage of Abrego Garcia’s case will involve immigration proceedings related to his asylum request, alongside the pending federal criminal charges.

A trial date in the smuggling case has not yet been announced.

Abrego Garcia remains in ICE custody as legal arguments continue over whether he will be allowed to pursue asylum in the United States or face deportation to another country.

The outcome of his case is likely to carry implications for immigration enforcement policy, particularly in matters involving individuals with alleged ties to criminal organizations.