If Abrego Garcia is deported to Uganda, here's how it might happen

By Scott Neuman,

Leila Fadel

Published August 27, 2025 at 3:59 AM EDT

Experts say sending a migrant to a third-party country that they have no connection to is a rare, costly, complex and legally questionable move.

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Scott Neuman

Scott Neuman is a reporter and editor, working mainly on breaking news for NPR's digital and radio platforms.

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Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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