Noem spoke out about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whom she said is a "known MS-13 gang member, human trafficker and serial domestic abuser."

After a controversial deportation, Kilmar Abrego Garcia was indicted in Middle Tennessee on human trafficking charges. He appeared in court June 6.

The Maryland man, whose erroneous deportation to El Salvador became a protracted battle over due process and a test of wills, will face human smuggling charges in Tennessee.