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Judge Blocks Trump's Re-Detention of Migrant Amid Gang Ties

2/17/2026

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U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis barred the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia after his 90-day detention period expired.
Abrego Garcia, an illegal migrant from El Salvador, has fought deportation since returning to the U.S. and is accused of gang ties.
Judge James Boasberg ordered the Trump administration to facilitate return of deported Venezuelan migrants tied to Tren de Aragua gang, citing due process concerns.

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U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis barred the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia after his 90-day detention period expired.
Abrego Garcia, an illegal migrant from El Salvador, has fought deportation since returning to the U.S. and is accused of gang ties.
Judge James Boasberg ordered the Trump administration to facilitate return of deported Venezuelan migrants tied to Tren de Aragua gang, citing due process concerns.