Less than 24 hours after his release, US authorities have informed Kilmar Ábrego García that he may be deported to Uganda, following his refusal to accept a plea deal in a pending criminal case, his lawyers say.

Until Friday, it wasn’t clear whether officials would let Abrego Garcia’s criminal trial conclude before they initiated any removal proceedings.

Immigration officials said they intend to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he declined an offer to be sent to Costa Rica in exchange for