The Trump administration announced on Friday that Liberia has agreed to accept Kilmar Abrego, a migrant whose deportation to El Salvador in March sparked controversy and became a symbol of the Republican president’s hardline immigration policies .

The Justice Department said in a court filing that Abrego could be deported to the African country as soon as October 31.

Maryland-based U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis has temporarily blocked the U.S. government from deporting Abrego while she considers his bid to be released from immigration detention.

It is unclear how the administration’s agreement with Liberia will influence the judge’s decision.

Abrego also could seek to challenge his removal by claiming fear of torture or persecution.

Liberia said it agreed to take Abrego “on a st

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