Judge Keeps MS-13 Suspect Jailed, Awaits Trial
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A federal judge in Tennessee ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia, accused of human smuggling and MS-13 ties, to remain jailed. Garcia's lawyers argued contradictory statements from the Trump administration regarding deportation created a risk of his removal before trial. While the judge initially considered release, concerns over potential deportation led to her reversal. Garcia, previously mistakenly deported to El Salvador, faces charges related to a human smuggling operation allegedly earning him over $100,000 annually.
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