US judge halts release of Abrego Garcia, citing delay over ICE deportation concerns

A federal judge has delayed the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national accused of human smuggling, due to concerns he might be deported before his trial. Conflicting statements from the Trump administration regarding his immigration status raised alarm. Abrego Garcia's attorneys expressed a lack of faith in government assurances, citing contradictions in their statements.