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BREAKING: Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from federal custody in Tennessee
NBC Newsยท2025-08-22 19:54

Legal & Immigration - Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wrongfully deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration, has been released from federal custody [1] - Garcia has 48 hours to reach his brother's house in suburban Maryland, as per the judge's conditions of release related to smuggling and human trafficking charges in Tennessee [2] - Garcia's attorney states that while his release brings relief, he is far from safe due to ongoing immigration enforcement [3] - Garcia will have to check in with immigration enforcement officers in Maryland, and ICE must notify Garcia and his attorneys 72 hours before deporting him to a third country [3] - Garcia has a jury trial scheduled for the end of January regarding federal charges in Tennessee [4] - Access to counsel is crucial in immigration cases, ensuring clients can communicate with their attorneys [5]