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Judge Rules Detention Unlawful, Criticizes Trump Administration
12/14/2025
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Story summary
- Judge Paula Xinis ruled that Ábrego García's continued detention was unlawful.
- Ábrego García was released.
- The ruling criticized the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump as lawless and abusive.
- García was wrongfully removed to El Salvador in March, violating a prior immigration ruling.
- García endured torture in El Salvador during an eight-week delay after the Supreme Court mandated his return.
