Kilmar Abrego Garcia Arrested on Federal Alien Transportation Charges After Court-Ordered Return

June 9, 2025 — Migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported to El Salvador, was arrested on federal alien transportation charges just hours after his court-ordered return to the United States on Friday.

Garcia’s return was mandated by a federal judge following his deportation. Upon landing in the U.S., he was promptly taken into custody and appeared in federal court in the Middle District of Tennessee later that day to face charges detailed in a newly unsealed indictment.

Federal Charges Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

The indictment charges Garcia with two counts: Conspiracy to Transport Aliens and Unlawful Transportation of Undocumented Aliens. Federal prosecutors allege that Garcia was involved for years in transporting undocumented migrants from Texas to other states. Authorities claim he financially profited by misleading migrants, telling them they were being relocated for construction jobs. The indictment also alleges Garcia transported members or associates of the MS-13 gang.

Court Proceedings and Pre-Trial Detention

Garcia appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes, who confirmed through an interpreter that he understood the charges against him. His arraignment is scheduled for June 13, 2025.

Prosecutors argued that Garcia poses a danger to the community and is a serious flight risk, requesting that he remain in federal custody pending trial. Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that a grand jury found Garcia to be a significant figure in alien smuggling and a danger to public safety.

Defense Response

Garcia’s defense attorney denounced the charges as “an abuse of power” and vowed to “vigorously” defend him against the federal conspiracy and alien transportation allegations.

Background Information

Kilmar Abrego Garcia initially entered the United States illegally in 2011. He subsequently married a U.S. citizen, and the couple has one child.

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