Deportation Error Uncovers Massive Human Trafficking Ring

Deportation Error Leads to Human Trafficking Charges: A Salvadoran Immigrant's Journey In a surprising turn of events, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national, has been returned to the United States to face charges related to a large-scale human trafficking operation. Mr. Garcia was mistakenly deported in 2022, an administrative error acknowledged by the U.S. government in March 2025. The case, now centered around testimony from unnamed witnesses, alleges that Mr. Garcia was a key player in a decade-long MS-13 trafficking ring that moved thousands of migrants through Mexico and into Texas. "This was a significant role," Attorney General Pam Bondi stated during a press conference, highlighting the scale of the operation. Bodycam footage obtained by CBS Evening News shows Tennessee State Troopers arresting Mr. Garcia in November 2022, further supporting the government's case. The video shows a crowded SUV filled with migrants. Mr. Garcia's lawyers, however, contend that this is an abuse of power, and that their client was simply working a construction job in St. Louis at the time. The case is currently before a federal court in Tennessee, where Mr. Garcia will appear for a detention hearing. The outcome will likely have significant implications for immigration policy and the fight against human trafficking. The case underscores the need for thorough vetting processes in deportation cases and the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions, regardless of their immigration status.