Judges Order Release, Block Deportation of Abrego Garcia

Federal judges in Tennessee and Maryland have ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration and subsequently returned to the U.S. to face human smuggling charges. Judge Waverly Crenshaw found prosecutors failed to show Abrego Garcia was a danger or flight risk, supporting his release. Judge Paula Xinis imposed a 72-hour block on new deportation attempts, directed that Abrego Garcia be returned to Maryland under supervision, and required notification to his legal team before any deportation actions. Despite these rulings, his release is paused for 30 days to allow both sides to consider legal options and prevent removal. The case has raised concerns about due process and aggressive immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, with Abrego Garcia's lawyers contending he was wrongfully deported and has no gang ties. The Department of Homeland Security is currently weighing an appeal.