Trump Admin to Deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia by Oct. 31

URGENT UPDATE: The Trump administration is set to deport suspected gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia by October 31, 2025. Federal immigration authorities have confirmed plans to remove Abrego Garcia, accused of being an MS-13 member and charged with smuggling illegal migrants, a move that could take place within days.

Court documents filed on Friday reveal that the Justice Department has secured Liberia’s agreement to accept Abrego Garcia, who was previously deported to his home country of El Salvador earlier this year. This decision follows ongoing disputes between federal prosecutors and Abrego Garcia’s attorneys regarding his removal destination.

Federal prosecutors stated, “Federal Defendants hereby provide notice that they have identified a new country for removal that has agreed to accept Petitioner: the Republic of Liberia.” Notably, Liberia is not among the countries that Abrego Garcia claims would persecute him, despite his extensive list of fears, which includes over 22 nations.

The Justice Department emphasized that “Liberia is a thriving democracy and one of the U.S.’s closest partners on the African continent.” They pointed out that English is the national language, which could ease Abrego Garcia’s adjustment upon arrival.

Abrego Garcia first gained notoriety in the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration after being deported to El Salvador, despite a withholding of removal order. His return to the U.S. in June has since led to intense legal battles over his potential deportation. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis has ordered that he remain detained until an evidentiary hearing is conducted, leaving the timeline of his deportation uncertain.

In September, authorities had considered Eswatini and Uganda as possible deportation destinations, but Abrego Garcia has consistently expressed fears of persecution in those locations. His legal team has argued that his potential deportation could lead to serious harm, complicating the administration’s efforts to finalize his removal.

The allegations against Abrego Garcia include human smuggling, stemming from a 2022 incident in Tennessee where he was caught transporting eight passengers across state lines, all of whom lacked luggage and provided his address as their own. Additionally, his history includes accusations of domestic abuse, which his wife, Jennifer Vasquez Sura, has since attempted to downplay.

As the situation develops, the implications of this deportation remain significant. The outcome could impact ongoing discussions surrounding immigration policy and enforcement strategies under the Trump administration.

Stay tuned for the latest updates as this story continues to unfold.