Event Brief
Judge Rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia Can't Be Re-detained
Filed: Feb 17, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
Summary: A federal judge ruled that ICE cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia due to expired detention and lack of deportation plan.
WHO: Kilmar Abrego Garcia
WHAT: Judge ruled against re-detention by ICE
WHEN: Feb 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Maryland
WHY: 90-day detention period expired with no viable deportation plan
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