WATCH LIVE: News briefing on detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and threats of deportation to Uganda
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.
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