Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain in jail while attorneys debate whether he'll be deported if released
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an Salvadoran national accused of human smuggling, will likely remain in jail as legal disputes arise regarding his potential deportation to ICE if released. Although a judge has recognized his right to be released with conditions, there are ongoing concerns from his attorneys that he may face immediate detention by ICE, hindering his ability to stand trial. The situation has underscored tensions between the U.S. Attorney's office and ICE, amidst conflicting priorities within the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, facing human smuggling charges, may remain incarcerated while legal concerns about his potential deportation loom.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes expressed uncertainty over her power to prevent ICE from detaining Abrego Garcia despite setting conditions for his release.
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