Judge denies immediate detention of Abrego Garcia, further appeals expected

An exterior view of Fred D Thompson Federal Building & Courthouse during the arraignment of Kilmar Abrego Garcia on June 13, 2025 in Nashville, Tenn.

Despite the court order, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is likely to be immediately taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which has said he must be deported no matter what happens in his criminal trial.

(Image credit: Brett Carlsen)