Judge Blocks Detention of Smuggling Suspect, Government Appeals | JQJO

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration failed to justify detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, accused of human smuggling, before trial, citing insufficient evidence of flight risk or community danger. While the judge found the government's case weak, acknowledging discrepancies between the presented evidence of human trafficking and the actual charge of human smuggling, the Department of Justice confirmed Abrego Garcia will remain in immigration custody pending deportation. The government appealed the ruling and a hearing is scheduled. The White House has stated Abrego Garcia will never be allowed to live in the US.