Prosecutors seek pre-trial detention hearing for Abrego Garcia following his return

Federal prosecutors in Tennessee sought a pre-trial detention hearing for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, recently returned from El Salvador to face human smuggling charges involving undocumented migrants, including minors. They argue that the presence of children and Garcia’s alleged ties to the MS-13 gang pose risks of flight and potential witness intimidation. Abrego Garcia’s attorneys plan to respond to the motion ahead of the scheduled arraignment, while the legality of his return follows court rulings against the Trump administration’s prior deportation efforts.

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