Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran immigrant at the center of a sprawling dispute over President Trump’s immigration crackdown, faced possible imminent deportation to the East African nation of Uganda on Monday after surrendering to authorities in Baltimore.

Abrego Garcia, 30, turned himself in to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials , who said they would start processing him for deportation, although his lawyers vowed to sue to block any removal effort.

He told supporters gathered for a rally outside the ICE office that he was proud to fight for his freedom.

“I always want you to remember that today, I can say with pride, that I am free and have been reunited with my family,” Abrego Garcia said.

Immigration officials have said they plan to deport Abrego Garcia to Uga

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