Kilmar Abrego Garcia Released—Justice or Risk?

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia Released—Justice or Risk?
A Salvadoran immigrant deported by mistake, indicted on human‑smuggling charges, and now released pending trial—is this justice… or jeopardy?

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was removed to El Salvador in March despite a 2019 order protecting him from deportation. Returned in June to face charges for allegedly smuggling hundreds—including children and alleged MS‑13 affiliates—he has pleaded not guilty. But while the Justice Department labeled him dangerous, Judge Barbara Holmes ruled there was no “clear and convincing” evidence he would flee or threaten public safety.

ICE plans to detain him in immigration custody even as he awaits trial. His case highlights two competing truths: the necessity of due process, and the public’s right to safety when serious allegations are at stake.

This is more than a court case—it’s a question about whether our system punishes due process or ends up punishing us.

Are we keeping faith in our judicial process—or enabling danger with loopholes?
When does the balance between rights and security tilt too far?

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