Maryland Judge Orders Immediate Release of Abrego Garcia
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Washington — U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis on Dec. 11 ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from ICE custody, finding officials lacked legal authority to detain or remove him. Garcia was wrongfully deported to El Salvador in March and returned to the U.S. in June to face human-smuggling charges in Tennessee. Court records state no final removal order existed, blocking third-country removals such as planned deportation proposals to Liberia. The judge granted habeas relief and directed immediate release while criminal proceedings and immigration actions continue. U.S. authorities and Garcia's attorneys may pursue legal steps. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from WMAR, ArcaMax, Market Screener, The Straits Times, CBS News and KBAK.
Timeline of Events
- 2019 — Court order reportedly barred Abrego Garcia's deportation to El Salvador.
- 2. March — Abrego Garcia was wrongfully deported to El Salvador.
- 3. June — He returned to the U.S. to face human-smuggling charges in Tennessee.
- 4. October — Administration reportedly discussed deportation to Liberia; Costa Rica offer and other third-country proposals arose.
- 5. Dec. 11 — U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis ordered Abrego Garcia's immediate release from ICE custody.
- Articles Published:
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- Left Leaning:
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- Distribution:
- Left 17%, Center 83%, Right 0%
Kilmar Abrego Garcia and immigrant-rights organizations benefited from the judge's finding that officials lacked lawful authority, resulting in his immediate release and reinforcing legal protections against third-country removals without a formal removal order.
The Department of Homeland Security and ICE experienced procedural and legal setbacks as the court found insufficient authority for detention and third-country removal, complicating the administration's deportation strategy and likely prompting policy and litigation reviews.
After reading and researching latest news.... Court records show Judge Xinis found no removal order, ordering release; Garcia's wrongful March deportation and return in June frame legal challenges. The decision limits third-country removal authority absent formal orders and preserves habeas protections while criminal charges in Tennessee proceed and review follows.
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