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Judge Halts Deportation, Grants Asylum Hearing for Salvadoran

8/28/2025

Summary

Story summary

A federal judge has halted the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda until at least October 6, 2025.
Judge Paula Xinis scheduled an evidentiary hearing for that date to assess his case.
Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national in ICE custody, is seeking asylum in the U.S.
His attorneys claim he would face persecution in Uganda, a country with which he has no ties.
The judge mandated he remain within 200 miles of the Maryland court during the proceedings.

History

Historical Context

The Refugee Act of 1980 established a formal asylum process in the U.S., allowing individuals fleeing persecution to seek refuge. By 1990, over 200,000 Salvadorans had been granted asylum amid civil unrest in El Salvador. Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case underscores ongoing challenges in the asylum system, particularly for those facing threats in countries like Uganda, potentially shaping future immigration policies.

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Story summary

A federal judge has halted the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda until at least October 6, 2025.
Judge Paula Xinis scheduled an evidentiary hearing for that date to assess his case.
Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national in ICE custody, is seeking asylum in the U.S.
His attorneys claim he would face persecution in Uganda, a country with which he has no ties.
The judge mandated he remain within 200 miles of the Maryland court during the proceedings.

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