Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Torture Allegations Resurface Amid Legal Battles in U.S.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, extradited to the U.S. in June, alleges severe torture in El Salvador prison while facing human smuggling charges in Tennessee.

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia was extradited to the U.S. in June to face human smuggling charges in Tennessee after being deported to El Salvador.

He alleges severe torture, including physical beatings and psychological abuse, during his nearly three-month imprisonment in an El Salvador mega-jail.

Garcia lost over 30 pounds in two weeks due to mistreatment, including forced kneeling and sleep deprivation, according to his lawyers.

Despite being ruled eligible for release by a federal judge, Garcia remains in custody amid fears of deportation and ongoing torture claims.

The Trump administration seeks to dismiss a lawsuit regarding his deportation, arguing it is moot since he has returned to the U.S. after the Supreme Court's ruling.

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Center-leaning sources frame the narrative around Kilmar Abrego García's alleged torture and mistreatment in a Salvadoran prison, emphasizing his claims of innocence and the denial of charges. They express skepticism towards government assertions linking him to gangs, highlighting systemic issues in the justice system and advocating for human rights protections.

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