
U.S. immigration officials will not detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia as long as a court order prevents it, according to a Tuesday court filing. This comes amid judicial scrutiny of his case, which involves a mistaken deportation to El Salvador. Abrego Garcia denies gang links alleged by Trump administration officials and has no criminal convictions. He is also fighting federal human smuggling charges, arguing the prosecution is vindictive following his wrongful deportation and court-ordered return to the U.S.