Summary
A U.S. judge has ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration custody, after he was wrongly deported to El Salvador and brought back to face charges. The judge stated that he was detained without legal authority and there is no current order allowing his deportation.
Key Facts
- Kilmar Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March.
- He was brought back to the U.S. to face human smuggling charges.
- Judge Paula Xinis ordered his release from immigration custody, stating there was no lawful authority for his detention.
- The U.S. government admitted the mistake in deporting him to El Salvador.
- Mr. Abrego Garcia denies being part of the MS-13 gang, which the Trump administration alleges.
- A court previously prohibited Mr. Abrego Garcia's deportation to El Salvador.
- He has pleaded not guilty to the smuggling charges, which are being tried in Tennessee.
- Mr. Abrego Garcia must comply with release conditions following his release from a Tennessee jail.
