A U.S. immigration official testified Thursday that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a native of El Salvador, could be deported to either Mexico or South Sudan if released from a Tennessee jail.

Judge Paula Xinis questioned the Justice Department over the timing of a criminal investigation of Salvadorian migrant Abrego Garcia, who was returned after his erroneous deportation.

Judge Paula Xinis questions Justice Department over criminal investigation timing for Salvadorian migrant Abrego Garcia, returned after erroneous deportation.