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Judge Upholds Release of Alleged Human Smuggler Amid ICE Threat

8/23/2025

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U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw upheld Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release, citing lack of evidence linking him to MS-13.
Abrego Garcia, charged with federal human smuggling, was unlawfully deported to El Salvador in March.
His legal team argues the government retaliates against him for exposing injustices.
Abrego Garcia's release could be short-lived, as ICE intends to start removal proceedings.

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Story summary

U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw upheld Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release, citing lack of evidence linking him to MS-13.
Abrego Garcia, charged with federal human smuggling, was unlawfully deported to El Salvador in March.
His legal team argues the government retaliates against him for exposing injustices.
Abrego Garcia's release could be short-lived, as ICE intends to start removal proceedings.