The grand jury found that Abrego Garcia made the trips as part of a ring that trafficked guns, drugs, children and women, Bondi said. She said co-conspirators alleged that he abused women he was transporting and played a role in the killing of a rival gang member’s mother.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., declared his return to the U.S. a 'victory.'

Chris Newman, an attorney representing the Abrego Garcia family, said at a virtual press event Friday that he remained skeptical of the federal charges lodged at Abrego Garcia.