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A court has ruled the prompt release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration custody, finding his ongoing confinement lacks lawful basis.

"Since his release after erroneous detention in El Salvador, he has been re-detained, again without legal justification," the judge wrote in her ruling.

The case stems from a erroneous removal to El Salvador earlier this year, which the government later acknowledged was an mistake. Following his return to the United States to face human smuggling allegations, he was detained in immigration custody.

In her decision, the judge noted that the authorities does not have a valid deportation order, which effectively blocks them from deporting Mr. Abrego Garcia "for now."

Context of the Legal Challenge

The court challenge involve disputed claims. While the former administration contends that Abrego Garcia is a affiliate of the MS-13 gang, he vehemently disputes this claim.

He has also entered a not guilty plea to the smuggling charges, which are part of a separate trial in Tennessee.

Terms of Release

The judge, who was hearing his challenge to removal in a Maryland district court, ruled that he must now adhere to the terms of his bond from custody in Tennessee. This decision shifts his monitoring to the jurisdiction handling his criminal case.

This decision marks a notable development in a complex immigration case featuring allegations of wrongful detention and contested criminal associations.