Obama-Appointed Judge Blocks ICE Re-Detention Move
Liberty Check
- A federal court halted the Trump administration’s attempt to re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
- Judge Paula Xinis ordered ICE to cease re-detaining him and to notify staff of the order.
- Abrego Garcia faces human smuggling charges in Tennessee while federal prosecutors seek his removal.
A federal court halted the Trump administration’s attempt to put Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an accused MS-13 member, back in immigration detention. Judge Paula Xinis ruled that ICE could not hold him further since his 90-day period was over and there was no clear plan for removal.
The judge, appointed by President Obama, found that agents sought to bypass her initial release order, which the court viewed as undermining judicial authority.
- Judge Xinis ordered ICE to cease re-detaining Abrego Garcia and immediately share the order with all involved staff.
- Abrego Garcia still faces human smuggling charges in Tennessee as legal proceedings continue.
- Federal prosecutors seek his permanent removal, with disagreements over his destination country.
This case highlights the ongoing conflicts between judicial orders and federal immigration enforcement, renewing debate about executive power and constitutional limits.
It’s time to push back.
