Abrego Garcia Can Remain Free at Least Through End of the Month

December 22, 2025, 8:32 PM UTC

Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia will remain free at least through the end of the month after a federal judge sought more information on whether the US plans to detain or deport him again.

Judge Paula Xinis in Greenbelt, Maryland, asked the Department of Justice for additional details and set a schedule through Dec. 30. Abrego Garcia appeared at the court in person, but not in custody, for the first time Monday morning as he seeks to remain free while fighting criminal charges and attempts to deport him.

“It’s clear that the government is willing to do whatever it takes to ...

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