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Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from criminal custody in Tennessee

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released after a judge ruled prosecutors failed to prove he was a threat, while he continues to face federal human smuggling charges.

  • On Friday, Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released from Putnam County Jail, Tennessee, and is en route to reunite with his family in Maryland while awaiting trial on federal human smuggling charges.
  • U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release on Friday, barring immediate deportation without at least 72 hours' notice and restoring prior supervision conditions.
  • Attorneys from Hecker Fink filed a motion earlier this week alleging vindictive prosecution after the April 10 ruling, citing Abrego Garcia's unlawful deportation to El Salvador and mistreatment, while judges questioned MS‑13 claims.
  • After being released Friday, Abrego Garcia has 48 hours to return to Maryland before reporting for pre-trial supervision, and ICE officials said they will seek to detain and remove him.
  • He is scheduled to stand trial on Tennessee human smuggling charges in January, with defence lawyers alleging government retaliation and the Justice Department accusing him of a multistate smuggling operation.
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Telemundo 44 Washington DC broke the news in on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
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