Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from federal immigration detention, his attorney’s office says

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View in Browser Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from federal immigration detention, his attorney's office says December 11, 2025 Kilmar Abrego Garcia's attorney confirmed he was released just before 5 p.m. Thursday and told The Associated Press he plans to return to Maryland, where he has an American wife and child and where he has lived for years after originally immigrating to the U.S. illegally as a teenager. Read more Today's latest headlines ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.