Summary
A federal judge in Tennessee decided that Kilmar Abrego Garcia must stay in jail for now. His lawyers asked for this because they are worried he might be deported if he is released. Abrego Garcia was previously deported by mistake and is now facing charges related to human smuggling.
Key Facts
- Kilmar Abrego Garcia is currently in jail in Tennessee.
- His lawyers asked for him to stay in jail to avoid possible deportation upon release.
- He was mistakenly deported to El Salvador for three months earlier this year.
- Abrego Garcia is facing federal charges for human smuggling.
- U.S. officials have given different statements about whether he would be deported if released.
- A U.S. judge originally ordered his release on bail, saying he was not a flight risk or danger.
- Immigration authorities, known as ICE, plan to deport him regardless of trial outcomes.
- Abrego Garcia's previous deportation was due to an "administrative error."
