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Judge Demands Testimony in Salvadoran Migrant's Custody Case

7/8/2025

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A federal judge in Maryland, Paula Xinis, is set to hear motions concerning Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia's custody. Following his wrongful deportation, the Trump administration aims to send him to a third country. Xinis has demanded officials testify about these plans, asserting her authority as the case unfolds amidst criminal proceedings in Tennessee.

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Story summary

A federal judge in Maryland, Paula Xinis, is set to hear motions concerning Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia's custody. Following his wrongful deportation, the Trump administration aims to send him to a third country. Xinis has demanded officials testify about these plans, asserting her authority as the case unfolds amidst criminal proceedings in Tennessee.