The U.S. government is preparing to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national, to Liberia as early as October 31, according to a recent court filing. This decision follows a series of contentious legal battles surrounding his immigration status and deportation. Abrego Garcia’s case has drawn significant attention due to its implications for President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. He was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in violation of a settlement agreement, prompting the U.S. Supreme Court to mandate his return to the U.S. in June. Since then, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has sought to deport him to various African countries, including Liberia. A federal judge in Maryland has temporarily blocked his immediate deportation, while Abrego Garcia’s lawsuit alleges that the Trump administration is using the deportation process to punish him for the earlier error. The Department of Homeland Security’s filing describes Liberia as a democratic partner with robust human rights protections, arguing it is a suitable destination. However, Abrego Garcia’s attorney, Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg, contends that the government’s actions are punitive and unconstitutional, especially given Costa Rica’s willingness to accept him as a refugee. Abrego Garcia, who has lived in Maryland for years with his American wife and child, faces criminal charges in Tennessee for human smuggling, which he denies, claiming the prosecution is vindictive.