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Judge Extends Restraining Order for Smuggling Suspect Amid Deportation Confusion

12/24/2025

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Judge Extends Restraining Order

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis extended a restraining order for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, allowing him to remain free for Christmas.
The judge requested clarity from government attorneys on plans for his potential deportation to Liberia or other countries.
Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran citizen, faces human smuggling charges in Tennessee and has pleaded not guilty.
His legal team filed a motion against the Trump administration for allegedly violating court orders with prejudicial public statements.
The judge criticized the government for misleading her regarding Costa Rica's willingness to accept him.

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Judge Extends Restraining Order

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis extended a restraining order for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, allowing him to remain free for Christmas.
The judge requested clarity from government attorneys on plans for his potential deportation to Liberia or other countries.
Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran citizen, faces human smuggling charges in Tennessee and has pleaded not guilty.
His legal team filed a motion against the Trump administration for allegedly violating court orders with prejudicial public statements.
The judge criticized the government for misleading her regarding Costa Rica's willingness to accept him.

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