In Custody

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March, is back on American soil after being indicted.

Abrego Garcia arrived in Tennessee on Friday, where he faces human smuggling and conspiracy charges. Federal prosecutors claim Abrego Garcia used his position in the MS-13 gang to transport migrants—some of whom prosecutors claim he abused—in an international smuggling ring that brought “thousands of undocumented aliens” into the U.S.

His attorney, who denies Abrego Garcia was a member of MS-13, called the criminal charges “fantastical,” and criticized the indictment as ”an abuse of power, not justice.”

Abrego Garcia entered the U.S. illegally in 2012 and lived in Maryland for 13 years. The Supreme Court unanimously ruled his deportation violated a 2019 court order shielding him from being returned to his native El Salvador.

ABOVE ALL, LOVE
In a divisive political climate, followers of Christ have an opportunity to show that our ultimate allegiance is to Him. Imitating our just and merciful Father, root for justice while retaining love for all parties—legal and illegal immigrants, ICE agents, federal judges and prosecutors, and your neighbors—desiring restoration, not revenge. 

“The LORD is waiting to show you mercy, and is rising up to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. All who wait patiently for him are happy.” 
Isaiah 30:18 (CSB) (read full passage)