Details of 2021 Restraining Order and 2022 FBI-Ordered Release
December 6, 2022: Tennessee Traffic Stop and FBI-Ordered Release
Garcia, a Salvadoran national living in Maryland, was detained by a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) officer during a traffic stop for an unspecified reason. The officer discovered Garcia was transporting seven passengers from Texas to Maryland, raising suspicions of human trafficking. The THP contacted the FBI for guidance, and within two hours, the FBI instructed the release of Garcia and his passengers, a directive THP followed. The Tennessee Star reported on April 16, 2025, that sources confirmed Garcia’s name appeared on a terrorist watch list, amplifying concerns about his activities. Despite these red flags, no charges were filed, and Garcia was allowed to continue his journey. This newly surfaced incident, previously unreported, suggests earlier federal awareness of Garcia’s activities, yet the FBI’s swift release order raises questions about the decision-making process at the time. The lack of transparency regarding why the FBI chose to release Garcia, especially given his presence on a terrorist watch list and suspicions of human trafficking, is troubling and warrants further investigation.
WHY WAS HE RELEASED?
— MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) April 18, 2025
🚨 DHS releases bodycam & HSI report on Kilmar Abrego-Garcia, a verified MS-13 gang member, suspected of human trafficking during a 2022 Tennessee Highway Patrol stop.
• On Dec 1, 2022, he was pulled over for speeding with 8 passengers—no luggage—in a… pic.twitter.com/LVKP9VIc77
May 2021: Restraining Order Filed by Wife Amid Domestic Violence Allegations
Jennifer Vasquez Sura, Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s U.S. citizen wife, filed for a temporary protective order against him in Prince George’s County, Maryland, on May 13, 2021, alleging domestic violence. Court documents detail an incident on May 4, 2021, where Vasquez Sura claimed Garcia “punched and scratched her eye,” causing bleeding, and “ripped her shorts and shirt off” after becoming angry during an argument. She further alleged he “grabbed and bruised her” and detained her against her will. The court issued a temporary order prohibiting Garcia from abusing, threatening, harassing, or contacting Vasquez Sura and required him to stay away from their shared residence. Vasquez Sura later stated, through her attorney, that she sought the order “out of caution” after surviving domestic violence in a prior relationship, and chose not to pursue the civil process further. She noted that the couple attended counseling, resolving the issue privately, and their marriage grew stronger. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) publicized these documents on April 16, 2025, asserting Garcia “had a history of violence” and was not the “upstanding ‘Maryland Man’” portrayed by media.
NEW: @FoxNews has obtained the written domestic violence allegations from Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wife in 2021, in which she alleges he is a repeat wife beater & writes “At this point, I am afraid to be close to him. I have multiple photos/videos of how violent he can be and all… pic.twitter.com/s7yCji9jjq
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) April 16, 2025
April 1–April 16, 2025: Legal Battles, Domestic Violence Claims, and Ongoing Standoff
On April 1, the Trump administration acknowledged the deportation error, prompting intense scrutiny. Garcia’s legal team demanded his return, denying MS-13 ties, while the Justice Department argued it lacked authority to retrieve him from Salvadoran custody. On April 4, U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis ruled the deportation illegal, ordering Garcia’s return by April 7. The Supreme Court issued a temporary stay on April 7, but on April 10, upheld Xinis’s order to “facilitate” his return, though not mandating full execution. On April 14, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, meeting President Trump, refused to release Garcia, labeling him a terrorist. On April 16, DHS escalated its narrative by sharing the 2021 restraining order, while The Tennessee Star revealed the 2022 traffic stop, underscoring the FBI’s decision to release Garcia despite suspicions. That day, Senator Chris Van Hollen was denied access to Garcia in CECOT, and Xinis criticized the Trump administration’s inaction, ordering detailed repatriation plans within two weeks.
Garcia’s case remains a contentious intersection of immigration policy, domestic allegations, and international diplomacy. The Trump administration insists Garcia is an MS-13 member and human trafficker, citing the 2021 restraining order and 2022 traffic stop as evidence of his dangerous character.
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