Can the U.S. Deport You to a Country You’ve Never Been To When federal prosecutors moved to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia—a Salvadoran national—to Uganda, a country he has no connection to, it raised serious legal and human rights questions. This case highlights the limits of U.S. immigration law, the risks of coercive plea deals, and what deportation to a third country could mean for others facing removal.

The case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia — a father with legal protection mistakenly deported while his U.S. citizen son was placed in foster care — is a powerful reminder of how fragile family unity can be when legal protections break down. In my practice, I help families safeguard their rights in immigration, guardianship, family law, and estate planning. Here’s why that work matters now more than ever.