A federal judge has ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from custody while he awaits trial on human smuggling charges. This decision comes after a lengthy legal battle with the Trump administration, which sought to detain him upon his release. The judge ruled that ICE cannot immediately take Abrego Garcia into custody, allowing him to remain in the U.S. as he prepares for trial. His release was initially paused after a request from his lawyers, citing fears of deportation, but the judge ultimately ordered his release and prohibited any new arrest by ICE. Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador previously, is now expected to return to Maryland and remain under ICE supervision.