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Judge Rebukes Trump Officials, Orders Immigrant's Release Amid Appeal

6/23/2025

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A federal judge has taken a stand against Trump officials Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem, rebuking their claims that Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a violent criminal. Judge Holmes found no ties to MS-13 and deemed him not a threat. Despite her ruling for his release, the government has appealed, leaving him in ICE custody for now.

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Story summary

A federal judge has taken a stand against Trump officials Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem, rebuking their claims that Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a violent criminal. Judge Holmes found no ties to MS-13 and deemed him not a threat. Despite her ruling for his release, the government has appealed, leaving him in ICE custody for now.