Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from jail
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Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem condemned the Friday release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported but returned to the U.S., calling it a “new low.” Abrego Garcia has been petitioning for his release from federal custody since his March deportation to El Salvador.
The Maryland man illegally deported to El Salvador has been released as he awaits trial on human smuggling charges. ICE may try to quickly deport him.
Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia asked a federal judge on Tuesday to dismiss a human smuggling case against him, saying the government was prosecuting the Maryland construction worker to punish him for challenging his removal to El Salvador.