Maryland Judge Paula Xinis just delivered a major blow to the Trump administration’s detention policies, ordering the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from ICE custody. This is huge news, especially since Garcia’s case has become a lightning rod for criticism against President Trump’s policies regarding mass deportations.
If you’ve been following this story, you know Garcia was initially deported in March, but has been in custody since August while various legal battles played out. Now, a judge has finally put her foot down, essentially calling out the government for playing games with Garcia’s life and freedom. Judge Xinis made it incredibly clear that the government didn’t even have a “final removal order” that would allow them to deport Garcia.
