Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from criminal custody, second judge bars ICE from immediately detaining him
A federal judge in Maryland has prohibited the Trump administration from taking Abrego Garcia into immediate custody if he’s released from jail.
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2 developments- Jul 21, 2025Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers ask judge to delay release from jail over deportation fears
- Jul 23, 2025Judge bars ICE from immediately taking Abrego Garcia into custody if he’s released from jail
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Quiet for 433 daysLast development · Jul 23, 2025 — Judge bars ICE from immediately taking Abrego Garcia into custody if he’s released from jail
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4 viewpointsJudge Bars DHS From Detaining Abrego Garcia After His Release From Criminal Custody
Abrego Garcia to remain behind bars for at least a month even as judge rejects Trump administration’s claim he’s dangerous
Judge bars ICE from immediately taking Abrego Garcia into custody if he’s released from jail
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5 viewpointsKilmar Abrego Garcia to stay in jail as lawyers spar over potential deportation if he is released pending trial
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2 viewpointsJudge bars ICE from immediately taking Abrego Garcia into custody if he’s released from jail
Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be detained by ICE after he’s released from custody, federal judge rules
Judge orders Abrego Garcia released from custody as Trump administration is blocked from quickly deporting him
Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers ask judge to delay release from jail over deportation fears
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