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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National34 articles from 18 sources across the spectrum· Updated 433d ago

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Jul 21, 2025Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers ask judge to delay release from jail over deportation fears
  2. Jul 23, 2025Judge bars ICE from immediately taking Abrego Garcia into custody if he’s released from jail

Who covered each development

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Last development · Jul 23, 2025 — Judge bars ICE from immediately taking Abrego Garcia into custody if he’s released from jail

The bigger story

How each side is putting it

Left

4 viewpoints
Talking Points MemoLeft· 433d ago

Judge Bars DHS From Detaining Abrego Garcia After His Release From Criminal Custody

CNNLean Left· 433d ago

Abrego Garcia to remain behind bars for at least a month even as judge rejects Trump administration’s claim he’s dangerous

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 433d ago· ran in 5 outlets

Judge bars ICE from immediately taking Abrego Garcia into custody if he’s released from jail

NBC NewsLean Left· 433d ago

Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be released from federal custody

Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· Bangor Daily News, Los Angeles Times, +1 more
Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 435d ago

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers ask judge to delay release from jail over deportation fears

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 435d ago

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers ask judge to delay release from jail over deportation fears

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 435d ago

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers ask judge to delay release from jail over deportation fears

Center

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Ran by 4 outlets· FOX 5 DC, Fox2 Detroit, +2 more
FOX 5 DCCenter· 433d ago

Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be released from federal custody, remain in US ahead of trial

Fox2 DetroitCenter· 433d ago

Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be released from federal custody, remain in US ahead of trial

Fox10 PhoenixCenter· 433d ago

Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be released from federal custody, remain in US ahead of trial

FOX 29 PhiladelphiaCenter· 433d ago

Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be released from federal custody, remain in US ahead of trial

Ran by 3 outlets· FOX 35 Orlando, Foxla, +1 more
FOX 35 OrlandoCenter· 433d ago

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release from federal custody paused by judge

FoxlaCenter· 433d ago

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release from federal custody paused by judge

Fox5 AtlantaCenter· 433d ago

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release from federal custody paused by judge

CBS NewsCenter· 433d ago

Kilmar Abrego Garcia to stay in jail as lawyers spar over potential deportation if he is released pending trial

Ran by 2 outlets· CBS News, WTOP Washington DC
CBS NewsCenter· 433d ago

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers ask judge to delay release from jail over deportation fears

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 435d ago

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers ask judge to delay release from jail over deportation fears

Ran by 2 outlets· NBC New York, NBC Los Angeles
NBC New YorkLean Left· 433d ago

Judge pauses Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release from federal custody

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 433d ago

Judge pauses Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release from federal custody

Right

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MyNorthwestLean Right· 433d ago· ran in 5 outlets

Judge bars ICE from immediately taking Abrego Garcia into custody if he’s released from jail

New York PostLean Right· 433d ago

Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be detained by ICE after he’s released from custody, federal judge rules

Washington ExaminerRight· 433d ago

Judge orders Abrego Garcia released from custody as Trump administration is blocked from quickly deporting him

Winchester StarLean Right· 435d ago· ran in 5 outlets

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers ask judge to delay release from jail over deportation fears

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 435d ago

Lawyers ask that Kilmar Abrego Garcia stay in jail to avoid US deportation

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