Trump administration reaffirms plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia

The U.S. government has reaffirmed its intention to deport Salvadoran immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia, despite arguments that it would be vindictive. Abrego Garcia has expressed a preference to be sent to Costa Rica, which has indicated it would accept him. Critics accuse the Trump administration of seeking retribution, especially after a deportation error in March 2025 that sent him back to El Salvador in violation of a protection order.