Amid Kilmar Abrego Garcia legal wranglings, Salvadoran again seeks asylum in US

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran man whose legal battles with the federal government have garnered widespread attention, is once again seeking asylum in the United States. In a recent court filing, Abrego Garcia requested to reopen his case before an immigration judge in order to pursue asylum under U.S. law.

Following his arrest at an ICE facility, Abrego Garcia can be heard in a video posted by the Department of Homeland Security uttering the words “gobierno corrupto,” which means “corrupt government” in English. In a document titled “Notice of Fear of Removal to UGANDA,” Abrego Garcia expressed his fear of persecution in Uganda based on various grounds, including his race, nationality, political opinion, and membership in a particular social group. He also cited concerns about potential torture and refoulment to El Salvador.

However, Abrego Garcia has indicated a preference for seeking asylum in Costa Rica, a country that has signaled its willingness to accept him. Despite previous legal setbacks, including a denial of his asylum application in 2019 and his subsequent removal to El Salvador earlier this year, Abrego Garcia remains determined to pursue his case.

Attorney General Pam Bondi previously announced that Abrego Garcia had returned to the United States to face justice, following an indictment that included charges related to the transportation of undocumented aliens. Abrego Garcia pleaded not guilty to the charges and continues to fight for his right to asylum.

As this complex legal saga unfolds, Abrego Garcia’s fate hangs in the balance. His latest bid for asylum and his pushback against removal to Uganda in favor of Costa Rica underscore the challenges faced by individuals seeking refuge in the United States. Stay tuned for further developments in this ongoing story.

By Alex Nitzberg, Writer for Fox News Digital.