The Maryland man, whose erroneous deportation to El Salvador became a protracted battle over due process and a test of wills, will face human smuggling charges in Tennessee.

After a controversial deportation, Kilmar Abrego Garcia was indicted in Middle Tennessee on human trafficking charges. He appeared in court June 6.

Months after his mistaken deportation to El Salvador, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is back in the United States — to face criminal charges. However, the 29-year-old who lived in Prince George's County isn't returning to Maryland.