Summary
A federal judge has ordered that U.S. immigration authorities cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia without a hearing. The judge's order came shortly after his release from a detention center, amid concerns that he might be quickly taken back into custody.
Key Facts
- A federal judge ruled against the re-detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia without a hearing.
- Abrego Garcia was initially released from a detention center in Pennsylvania.
- The judge issued the order because of concerns that Abrego Garcia might be detained again soon after his release.
- Abrego Garcia had a scheduled appointment at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office.
- After the appointment, he was allowed to leave and was greeted by supporters outside.
- His lawyers had filed an urgent request to prevent ICE from re-detaining him.
- Abrego Garcia spoke to the crowd, encouraging others to oppose what he called government injustices.