The ongoing case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia has taken a significant turn as his alleged boss confessed to Department of Justice investigators that Garcia was indeed working for him in a human trafficking operation. This revelation contradicts the narrative that Garcia was simply a “Maryland father and husband” wrongfully deported. What does this moment reveal about political bias in mainstream media?
Trafficking Boss Confesses to DOJ
The U.S. Department of Justice investigation into a 2022 Tennessee traffic stop involving Kilmar Abrego Garcia has uncovered damning evidence linking him to human trafficking operations. Garcia, a Salvadoran man who was deported by the Trump administration, was stopped by the Tennessee Highway Patrol while transporting eight likely illegal passengers in an SUV registered to Jose Ramon Hernandez-Reyes.
Federal investigators recently interviewed Hernandez-Reyes, a convicted felon in Alabama, who explicitly admitted to hiring Garcia to transport undocumented migrants across state lines. This confession directly contradicts the portrayal of Garcia as an innocent victim of wrongful deportation and confirms suspicions held by Tennessee troopers during the original traffic stop.
BREAKING: The convicted human trafficker who owned the van driven by deported MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia, has reportedly told DOJ officials that he PAID Garcia to transport ILLEGAL ALIENS from Texas across the country.
This is the "Maryland Man" that Democrats have… pic.twitter.com/T5lhofU15M
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) May 7, 2025
Criminal History and Legal Complications
Jose Ramon Hernandez-Reyes, the self-identified “boss” of Garcia, has an extensive criminal history, including previous convictions for smuggling and illegal reentry after deportation. Homeland Security documents reveal that the SUV driven by Garcia during the 2022 traffic stop had already been flagged in connection with human trafficking operations, adding credibility to the trafficking allegations.
Court documents paint a troubling picture of Garcia beyond his alleged trafficking activities. He is purportedly a member of the notorious MS-13 gang and has been accused of domestic violence by his wife, who later downplayed these incidents in a GoFundMe campaign that raised nearly $300,000 for his legal defense.
BREAKING REPORT: Convicted human smuggler who owned vehicle driven by Kilmar Abrego Garcia in 2022 traffic stop says he hired Garcia for several human smuggling runs. https://t.co/vkvZhPXvb3
— MichaelPatrick Leahy (@michaelpleahy) May 6, 2025
Legal Battle and Policy Implications
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis previously ordered Garcia’s return to the United States, a decision ultimately supported by the U.S. Supreme Court. However, the Trump administration has utilized a “state secrets” exemption to avoid revealing documents about Garcia in federal court, arguing against his return due to his alleged gang connections and criminal activities.
The Justice Department’s investigation aims to gather conclusive evidence against Garcia, though it remains uncertain whether formal charges will be brought. Judge Xinis has ordered a formal briefing on the implications of privilege related to Garcia’s case, signaling the complex intersection of immigration law, criminal justice, and national security concerns at play.
Garcia’s attorney maintains there is no evidence of a crime and emphasizes his client’s right to a fair trial. Meanwhile, the case continues to highlight significant flaws in the immigration system, where individuals with potential criminal backgrounds can remain in legal limbo while authorities struggle to balance due process rights with public safety concerns.