Federal Judge Delays Abrego Garcia’s Release Over Deportation Fears

A federal judge in Tennessee has delayed the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an alleged MS-13 gang member facing human smuggling charges, to prevent his deportation amid conflicting statements from the Trump administration about his removal. Abrego Garcia, who entered the US illegally in 2011 and was previously unlawfully returned to El Salvador, remains in custody as legal and immigration issues unfold, including concerns over potential immediate deportation and the ongoing smuggling case.