NASHVILLE — Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who has become the face of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, is in a Virginia detention center facing deportation to the east African country of Uganda.

Shortly after Abrego was released from federal custody Friday, the Trump administration said it intended to deport him to Uganda.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia faces deportation to Uganda after declining a plea deal to avoid human smuggling charges. His defense claims vindictive prosecution.