🔗 Share this article Federal Judge Mandates Release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from Immigration Detention A federal judge has ruled the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration custody, concluding his ongoing confinement is without lawful basis. "Since his return from wrongful detention in El Salvador, he has been taken back into custody, again without lawful authority," the judge wrote in her order. The situation stems from a erroneous deportation to El Salvador in March, which US authorities later admitted was an mistake. Following his repatriation to the United States to face human smuggling allegations, he was held in federal custody. In her order, the court noted that the authorities does not have a current removal order, which prevents them from removing Mr. Abrego Garcia "at this juncture." Context of the Case The court proceedings center on conflicting assertions. While the former administration argues that Abrego Garcia is a member of the MS-13 criminal organization, he vehemently disputes this claim. He has also pleaded not guilty to the smuggling counts, which are part of a separate trial in the state of Tennessee. Terms of Freedom The court, who was overseeing his petition to deportation in a federal court, determined that he must now adhere to the terms of his release from custody in Tennessee. This decision effectively transfers his monitoring to the jurisdiction handling his criminal case. This ruling represents a significant development in a complicated legal case featuring allegations of wrongful detention and disputed criminal affiliations.