A federal judge has temporarily halted the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
CNN reported Monday afternoon that U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis said she will block officials from removing Abrego Garcia while she considers a lawsuit filed by his legal team.
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Xinis, an appointee of former President Barack Obama, said she plans to extend an existing hold on Abrego Garcia’s removal.
The judge cited concerns about due process.
She said she is worried about the Trump administration sending Abrego Garcia to Uganda.
Minutes after Abrego Garcia was detained in Baltimore Monday, his
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