Summary
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a construction worker and Salvadoran national, was detained by U.S. immigration authorities in Baltimore as part of efforts to deport him. His lawyers have filed a lawsuit to delay his deportation until his request for protection is heard in court. Around 200 supporters gathered outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office to protest his detention.
Key Facts
- Kilmar Abrego Garcia was detained by immigration officials in Baltimore.
- Abrego Garcia is facing deportation efforts by the U.S. government.
- His lawyers have filed a lawsuit to pause the deportation until a court hearing.
- A blanket court order has temporarily paused deportations for two days for immigrants contesting their detention in Maryland.
- Abrego Garcia is a 30-year-old construction worker from El Salvador.
- About 200 people gathered to protest his detention outside the ICE office in Baltimore.
- The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that Abrego Garcia is being processed for deportation.
- Abrego Garcia's lawyer plans to request a court order to stop the deportation until due process is observed.
