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Democratic congressman reacts to wrongly deported man’s return to US
Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) who once visited Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador joins ABC News’ Juju Chang to react to Garcia’s return to US soil and the criminal charges he faces.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, newly returned to US, appears in court on trafficking charges
Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in a Tennessee courtroom Friday, hours after he was brought back to the U.S. to face charges of transporting undocumented migrants.
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Mistakenly deported man back in U.S. to face charges
Kilmar Abrego Garcia faces charges for allegedly transporting undocumented migrants within the United States.
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June 6, 2025 at 10:39 PM
AG Pam Bondi provides update on criminal charges filed against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Kilmar Abrego Garcia faces two counts of illegally transporting migrants within the U.S.
June 6, 2025 at 10:39 PM
June 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
High schooler detained by ICE on way to volleyball practice speaks out after release
Marcelo Gomes da Silva's arrest sparked an outcry from Massachusetts officials and the Mildford community where he has lived since he came to the United States in 2012.
June 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
June 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Mass. student returns home in emotional reunion after ICE detainment
Marcelo Gomes da Silva, 18, arrived home Thursday evening, happily standing through the sunroof of a car to greet a large crowd of loved ones awaiting his return.
June 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
June 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Mistakenly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia on way back to US to face criminal charges
Kilmar Abrego Garcia on way back to US to face criminal charges: Sources
June 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
June 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Timeline: Wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador
Here's how the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported to his home country of El Salvador despite a court order barring his deportation there, has progressed.
June 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
June 6, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Families watch as migrants arrested at routine DHS check-ins
Immigration lawyers noted a growing pattern of migrants being detained during check-ins with DHS and being quickly deported under expedited removal.
June 6, 2025 at 6:19 PM
June 6, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Judge blocks Trump's move to stop international Harvard students from entering US
Harvard University is calling President Donald Trump's proclamation to block foreign students from attending university another "illegal retaliatory step."
June 6, 2025 at 2:25 AM
June 6, 2025 at 1:55 AM
High schooler detained on way to volleyball practice granted bond
Marcelo Gomes da Silva, the 18-year-old Massachusetts high school student who was arrested on his way to volleyball practice last week, was granted bond on Thursday.
June 6, 2025 at 1:55 AM
June 6, 2025 at 1:54 AM
How could Trump’s sweeping travel ban impact asylum seekers?
International Rescue Committee’s Kennji Kizuka joined ABC News’ DeMarco Morgan to weigh in on President Donald Trump’s new travel ban and its potential impact on those seeking asylum.
June 6, 2025 at 1:54 AM
June 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM
High schooler detained on way to volleyball practice granted bond
Marcelo Gomes da Silva, the 18-year-old Massachusetts high school student who was arrested on his way to volleyball practice last week, was granted bond on Thursday.
June 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM
June 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM
ICE agents and migrants they're holding in Djibouti are at risk, official says
A group of ICE agents and the migrants they're holding in Djibouti following an order by a U.S. federal judge are at grave risk, an immigration official says.
June 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM
June 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Trump administration, for 1st time, returns wrongly deported migrant to US
A wrongly deported Guatemalan man has been returned to the U.S., marking the first time the Trump administration has brought back a deportee based on a judge's order.
June 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
June 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
ICE arresting migrants at immigration courts, attorneys say
Immigration attorneys tell ABC News that federal agents are arresting migrants at immigration courts, in some cases after their deportation cases have been dismissed.
June 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
June 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
In a new tactic, ICE is arresting migrants at immigration courts, attorneys say
Immigration attorneys tell ABC News that federal agents are arresting migrants at immigration courts -- in some cases after their deportation cases have been dismissed.
June 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
June 5, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Guatemalan man deported to Mexico returns to US after court order
Attorneys for a Guatemalan man deported to Mexico say he has landed in California
June 5, 2025 at 6:43 AM
June 5, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Family of teen arrested on his way to volleyball practice speaks out
Family members of an 18-year-old Massachusetts high school student arrested on his way to volleyball practice are pleading with immigration officials to release him
June 5, 2025 at 12:32 AM
June 5, 2025 at 12:28 AM
El Salvador deportees are entitled to due process, judge rules
A judge is ordering the Trump administration to give the hundreds of migrants deported to El Salvador in March the right to challenge their detentions.
June 5, 2025 at 12:28 AM
June 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Family members of Massachusetts teen detained by ICE plead for his release
In a video released by Marcelo Gomes da Silva's attorney on Wednesday, the teen's mother, father and two younger siblings asked ICE to release him.
June 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
June 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Judge rules Abrego Garcia's lawyers can seek sanctions against government
The judge overseeing the case of wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia has granted a request from his attorneys to file a motion seeking sanctions against the government.
June 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
June 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Inmate admits writing Trump threat letters to frame migrant, court filing says
Ramon Morales-Reyes was framed by another inmate so he would no longer be able to testify against him in an upcoming trial, according to a court filing Monday. ABC News’ Luke Barr reports.
June 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
June 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Immigration courts dismissing cases of migrants sent to El Salvador: Attorneys
The immigration cases of some Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador have been dismissed, raising concern from advocates who say the move violates due process.
June 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
June 4, 2025 at 1:06 PM
4-year-old from Mexico receiving 'lifesaving medical treatment' can remain in US
A 4-year-old girl receiving "lifesaving medical treatment" in the United States was granted humanitarian parole to stay in the country, her lawyers announced Tuesday.
June 4, 2025 at 1:06 PM
June 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM
ICE deports 142 migrants to Mexico over 2-week period
ICE deports 142 to Mexico over two-week period
June 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM
June 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Newark mayor sues Alina Habba for malicious prosecution
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka filed a lawsuit against interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, accusing her of malicious prosecution over his arrest outside an ICE facility.
June 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
June 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Protests against immigration arrests erupt from coast to coast
There's new pushback against immigration operations in several so-called sanctuary cities. ABC News’ Nicole D’Antonio reports.
June 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
June 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Students stage walkout after Massachusetts high schooler arrested by ICE
Marcelo Gomes da Silva, a Brazilian national who is a junior at Milford Public High School, was arrested on Saturday, according to a court filing from his attorney.
June 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM
June 3, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Students stage walkout after Massachusetts high school student detained by ICE
Students at the high school staged a walkout on Monday in support of Marcelo Gomes da Silva, holding signs that said "Free Marcelo."
June 3, 2025 at 1:17 AM
June 2, 2025 at 10:14 PM
ICE chief defends agents' use of masks, decries sanctuary jurisdictions
The head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is defending himself against criticism that authorities are being too heavy-handed as they ramp up arrests toward President Donald Trump’s promises of mass deportations
June 2, 2025 at 10:14 PM
June 2, 2025 at 5:42 AM
China blasts US for its computer chip moves and for threatening student visas
China has blasted the U.S. for issuing AI chip export control guidelines, stopping the sale of chip design software to China, and planning to revoke Chinese student visas
June 2, 2025 at 5:42 AM
June 2, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Massachusetts high school student detained by ICE sparks protests
Friends of a Massachusetts high school student protested at their graduation ceremony at Milford High School after the student was detained by ICE agents on his way to volleyball practice.
June 2, 2025 at 1:28 AM
June 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Video shows Milwaukee judge's interaction with ICE agents prior to her arrest
Judge Hannah Dugan was indicted on charges alleging she concealed a person from arrest and obstructed a proceeding before a department or agency of the United States.
June 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM
May 31, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Federal officials to vet social media accounts of visa applicants heading to Harvard
Federal officials are set to start reviewing the social media accounts of visa applicants who plan to attend, work at or visit Harvard University for any signs of antisemitism
May 31, 2025 at 3:30 AM
May 31, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Supreme Court allows White House to revoke many migrants’ temporary protected status
Guerline Jozef and Adelys Ferro speak with ABC News’ Juju Chang about how the Supreme Court’s decision affects immigrants who now may be sent back to a place they don’t feel comfortable returning to.
May 31, 2025 at 1:31 AM
May 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
'Heartbreaking': Lawyers say girl could die over lack of medical care if deported
A 4-year-old girl receiving "lifesaving medical treatment" in the United States could die "within days" if she is deported, according to the family's lawyers.
May 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
May 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Supreme Court allows Trump to begin removing half a million immigrants
The Supreme Court granted the Trump admin's request to revoke humanitarian parole for more than 530,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela. ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports.
May 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
May 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Supreme Court allows Trump to begin removing half a million immigrants
The Supreme Court granted the Trump admin's request to revoke humanitarian parole for more than 530,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela.
May 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
May 30, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Judge gives Harvard 30 days to contest foreign-student ban
While celebrating graduation day, the university received a legal victory amid its battle with the Trump administration.
May 30, 2025 at 12:46 AM
May 29, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Here's the country the State Department says unjustly detains the most US citizens
The State Department is ramping up efforts to dissuade people from going to Venezuela after revealing it is unjustly imprisoning more Americans than any other country.
May 29, 2025 at 9:53 PM
May 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Trump administration backtracks on Harvard foreign student policy
The Trump administration has backtracked on Harvard, giving the school 30 days to challenge the administration's revocation of its ability to host international students.
May 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
May 29, 2025 at 3:34 PM
4-year-old girl getting US care could die if deported: Lawyer
A 4-year-old girl receiving "lifesaving medical treatment" in the United States could die "within days" if she is deported, according to the family's lawyers. ABC News’ Armando Garcia reports.
May 29, 2025 at 3:34 PM
May 29, 2025 at 2:39 AM
'Heartbreaking': Lawyers say 4-year-old girl could die within days if she is deported
A 4-year-old girl who receives "lifesaving medical treatment" in the United States could die "within days” if she is deported, her attorney said.
May 29, 2025 at 2:39 AM
May 29, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Judge grants ICE bail for researcher, but she remains in custody on criminal charges
The Harvard researcher is set to be transported to Massachusetts where she’s expected to face criminal charges related to the alleged smuggling of frog embryos.
May 29, 2025 at 1:45 AM
May 29, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Georgia teen forgives officer who wrongly arrested her leading to ICE detention
A Georgia teen detained by ICE after wrongfully being arrested said she forgives the police officer who who mistakenly pulled her over.
May 29, 2025 at 1:36 AM
May 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Immigrant rights advocates rally against ICE courthouse arrests in San Francisco
Immigrant rights advocates rallied outside San Francisco’s immigration court to condemn the Trump administration’s latest deportation tactics
May 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
May 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Georgia teen detained by ICE after mistaken arrest speaks out
Ximena Arias-Cristobal, 19, was arrested in early May in a case of mistaken identity and then detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement over her undocumented status.
May 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
May 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Negotiations continue to free wrongly-detained Americans
At least eight Americans are currently being unjustly detained in Venezuelan prisons, according to officials. Adam Boehler, President Trump's special envoy for hostage response, shares the latest.
May 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
May 25, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil takes the stand in bid for asylum
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who has been detained since his arrest in March, took the stand Thursday during a hearing on his immigration status.
May 25, 2025 at 2:33 AM