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Judge Deliberates Kilmar Garcia's Release Amid Protests

7/17/2025

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia's fate hangs in the balance as Judge Waverly Crenshaw weighs his release amid serious human smuggling charges. His defense challenges the reliability of government witnesses and raises alarms about possible deportation. Meanwhile, protests erupt, underscoring the urgent call for due process and the broader implications for immigration policy.

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Story summary

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's fate hangs in the balance as Judge Waverly Crenshaw weighs his release amid serious human smuggling charges. His defense challenges the reliability of government witnesses and raises alarms about possible deportation. Meanwhile, protests erupt, underscoring the urgent call for due process and the broader implications for immigration policy.