Kilmar Ábrego García Freed After Judge's Order in Wrongful Deportation Case

• Kilmar Ábrego García was released from immigration detention after a federal judge ordered his “immediate” release.
• Ábrego García was “mistakenly” deported to El Salvador, despite a court order barring his removal there, and held in a high-security prison.
• A lawful US resident, he was accused of being an MS-13 gang member based on wearing a hat and hoodie, despite having no criminal record.
• The US Supreme Court ordered his return in April 2025, but he was subsequently arrested on human trafficking charges, which his lawyers are trying to dismiss.
• Ábrego García is released under strict pre-trial conditions, including living with his brother and restricted movement, with a trial scheduled for January.

Why It Matters: This case highlights judicial power challenging government overreach in immigration enforcement.