Case: United States v. Garcia

3:25-cr-00115 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee

Filed Date: May 21, 2025

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Case Summary

On March 15, 2025, as reported by several news outlets, the second Trump administration deported almost 300 noncitizens—mostly Venezuelan nationals and some Salvadoran nationals—to El Salvador without going through any legal process in front of an immigration judge. Upon arrival, they were sent to the country’s mega-prison, the Terrorism Confinement Center or CECOT. The defendant in this case, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, is a Salvadoran national residing in the United States who had won protection fr…

On March 15, 2025, as reported by several news outlets, the second Trump administration deported almost 300 noncitizens—mostly Venezuelan nationals and some Salvadoran nationals—to El Salvador without going through any legal process in front of an immigration judge. Upon arrival, they were sent to the country’s mega-prison, the Terrorism Confinement Center or CECOT.

The defendant in this case, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, is a Salvadoran national residing in the United States who had won protection from removal from an immigration judge. Despite this order withholding his removal, Abrego-Garcia was deported due to what the U.S. government termed an "administrative error." Abrego-Garcia filed a habeas petition on March 24, 2025 in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland in front of Judge Xinis. On April 4, the court ordered the government facilitate Abrego-Garcia's return to the United States. (We recommend reading about Abrego-Garica's habeas case prior to reading his criminal case.)

On June 6, the government informed the court that it had "successfully facilitated Abrego Garcia’s return," and that he would stand trial on criminal charges in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. The government filed a human smuggling indictment against Abrego Garcia; press reports said that disagreement with how the prosecution was being handled prompted the criminal section chief's resignation in the U.S. Attorney's office that brought the case. The indictment charged Abrego-Garcia with one count of conspiracy to transport undocumented individuals and one count of unlawful transportation of undocumented individuals. Abrego-Garcia made his initial court appearance that same day in the Middle District of Tennessee before U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes.

 On June 9, 2025, the government requested a pretrial detention hearing. The court granted the request, but the judge ultimately denied the government’s motion to detain Abrego-Garciaa. The government moved to stay that decision on June 22, 2025, but the motion was also denied. In her opinion denying the stay, Judge Crenshaw found that the government had not made a “strong showing” that the four stay factors weighed in the government's favor.

Abrego-Garcia remained in custody as the government and his attorneys submitted statements regarding potential release conditions. On July 2, the government moved for the court to revoke the magistrate judge's release order. The government made separate statements that once Abrego-Garcia is released from criminal custody, it will take him into immigration custody and again remove him to El Salvador. 

In response, Abrego moved for the court to delay his release until the July 16 hearing on the government's motion for revocation. Abrego alleged that this would be the only way to ensure that the government does not remove him to a '"third country" as soon as the Court released Mr. Abrego from pretrial detention. The court granted this motion on June 30, 2025. On July 20, Abrego moved, with the government's consent, for a 30-day stay of the issuance of any release order. Abrego claimed he had been "advised by the government that if the Court denies the government's motion for revocation, the defendant would be transferred to the custody of [DHS], and DHS would begin removal proceedings."

In response, Abrego-Garcia moved for emergency relief in the District Court of Maryland on June 26, 2025. Abrego-Garcia requested the court order the government to:

  1. Return him to Maryland immediately upon his release from confinement in Tennessee.
  2. Refrain from removing him from the United States or from transferring him outside the District of Maryland.

On July 24, Judge Xinis prohibited the administration from re-arresting Garcia upon his release in Tennessee. Judge Crenshaw denied the administration’s motion to revoke the release order for Kilmar Abrego Garcia from criminal detention, noting the administration failed to justify continued pretrial detention. Later that day, Magistrate Judge Holmes granted a 30-day stay of the order, keeping Garcia in U.S. Marshal custody.

Summary Authors

Jinan Abufarha (8/6/2025)

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Judge(s)

Crenshaw, Waverly David (Tennessee)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Harley, Jason (Tennessee)

Attorney for Defendant

Allensworth, William Gilbert (Tennessee)

Dabbs, Jenna Minicucci (Tennessee)

Dean, Rascoe S. (Tennessee)

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3:25-cr-00115

Indictment

May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

Complaint

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/70475970/united-states-v-abrego-garcia/

Last updated Aug. 21, 2025, 11:57 a.m.

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MOTION to Seal Indictment by USA as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (jm) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

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ORDER granting 1 Motion to Seal Indictment as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alistair Newbern on 5/21/2025. (jm) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

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INDICTMENT as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Attachment: # 1 Criminal Cover Sheet) (jm) (Attachment 1 replaced on 6/6/2025 per direction of chambers.) (jm). (Entered: 05/22/2025)

1 Attachment Criminal Cover Sheet

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May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

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SEALED DOCUMENT: Indictment with grand jury foreperson signature. Document sealed pursuant to Judicial Conference Policy on Privacy and Public Access to Electronic Criminal Case Files. THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT FOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. (jm) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

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Warrant issued as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (jm) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes: Initial Appearance as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia held on 6/6/2025. Defendant appeared with appointed counsel William Gilbert Allensworth and Richard L. Tennent. Defendant temporarily detained on motion by government. Detention hearing and Arraignment set for Friday, 6/13/2025 at 10:00 AM in courtroom 3D. (jm) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

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ORDER APPOINTING FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 6/6/2025. (jm) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

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ORDER re: Brady Materials as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 6/6/2025. (jm) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

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ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia: Arraignment and Detention hearing set for 6/13/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 3D before Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 6/6/2025. (jm) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

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MOTION to Unseal Indictment by USA as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (jm) (Entered: 06/06/2025)

June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

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ORDER granting 6 Motion to Unseal Indictment as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 6/6/2025. (jm) (Entered: 06/06/2025)

June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

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MOTION for Detention and Memorandum in Support of Pretrial Detention Under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 3142 by USA as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (jm) (Entered: 06/06/2025)

June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

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Warrant Returned Executed on 6/6/2025 as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (jm) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

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Arrest

June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

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Arrest of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (jm)

June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

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MEMORANDUM in Support by USA as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia re 8 MOTION for Detention (McGuire, Robert) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Dumaka Shabazz appearing for Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (Shabazz, Dumaka) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to File Document Under Seal by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Allensworth, William) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

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SEALED MOTION by Kilmar Abrego Garcia. (Allensworth, William) Modified on 6/10/2025 (jm). (Entered: 06/09/2025)

June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

PACER
18

ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia: Defendant's Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal 16 is GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 6/9/2025. (jm) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

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SEALED ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia re 17 Sealed Motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 6/10/2025. (Emailed to counsel of record for defendant.) (jm) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025

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ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia: In furtherance of efficiency, the United States (the "government") must, by no later than noon on Thursday, June 12, 2025, provide to the defendant Kilmar Abrego Garcia the information required by Fed. R. Crim. P. 26.2(a) through (d) and (f), as incorporated by reference in Fed. R. Crim. P. 46(j), for any witness who will testify at the detention hearing on June 13, 2025. (SEE ORDER FOR FULL DETAILS). Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 6/10/2025. (jm) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Document Under Seal by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Tennent, Richard) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

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SEALED MOTION by Kilmar Abrego Garcia. (Tennent, Richard) Modified on 6/11/2025 (jm). (Entered: 06/11/2025)

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Document Under Seal by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Tennent, Richard) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

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Sealed Document (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-Relevant Document)(Tennent, Richard) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

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ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia: Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Under Seal Ex Parte Document (DE 21 ) is GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 6/11/2025. (jm) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

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ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia: Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Under Seal Ex Parte Document (DE 23 ) is GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 6/11/2025. (jm) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

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SEALED ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia re 22 Sealed Motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 6/11/2025. (Emailed to counsel of record for defendant only.) (jm) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

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CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (jm) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

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RESPONSE in Opposition by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia re 8 MOTION for Detention /Memorandum in Opposition to Government's Motion for a Detention Hearing (Allensworth, William) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

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MOTION to Seal Detention Hearing Exhibits by USA as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Proposed Order)(McGuire, Robert) (Entered: 06/12/2025)

1 Attachment Proposed Order

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June 12, 2025

June 12, 2025

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31

MOTION for Leave to File Document Under Seal by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Allensworth, William) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025

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SEALED MOTION by Kilmar Abrego Garcia. (Allensworth, William) Modified on 6/13/2025 (jm). (Entered: 06/13/2025)

June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025

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ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia: Defendant's Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal (DE 31 ) is GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 6/13/2025. (jm) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025

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SEALED ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia re 32 Sealed Motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 6/13/2025. (Emailed to counsel for defendant and government.) (jm) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025

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SEALED ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 6/13/2025. (Emailed to counsel for defendant and government.) (jm) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes: Arraignment and Detention hearing as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia held on 6/13/2025. Defendant entered a plea of not guilty. Taken under advisement. (Attachment: # 1 Exhibit and Witness List) (jm) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

1 Attachment Exhibit and Witness List

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June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025

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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Rascoe S. Dean appearing for Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (Dean, Rascoe) (Entered: 06/17/2025)

June 17, 2025

June 17, 2025

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37

Unopposed MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Dean, Rascoe) (Entered: 06/17/2025)

June 17, 2025

June 17, 2025

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38

MOTION for attorney Sean Hecker to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4345804) by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Dean, Rascoe) (Entered: 06/17/2025)

1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing

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June 17, 2025

June 17, 2025

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MOTION for attorney Jenna Dabbs to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4345807) by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Dean, Rascoe) (Entered: 06/17/2025)

1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing

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June 17, 2025

June 17, 2025

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40

MOTION for attorney David Patton to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-4345809) by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing)(Dean, Rascoe) (Entered: 06/17/2025)

1 Attachment Certificate of Good Standing

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June 17, 2025

June 17, 2025

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41

ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia: Defendant's Motion to Substitute Counsel (DE 37 ) is GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 6/18/2025. (jm) (Entered: 06/18/2025)

June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

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ORDER granting 38, 39, and 40 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for Sean Hecker, Jenna Dabbs, and David Patton to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Clerk of Court Lynda M. Hill on 06/22/2025. (lh) (Entered: 06/22/2025)

June 22, 2025

June 22, 2025

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43

MEMORANDUM OPINION: For the reasons detailed in this Memorandum Opinion, the governments motion for detention (Docket No. 8 ) is DENIED. A separate order will enter, following hearing, directing Abrego's release on conditions. FURTHER, the United States is advised of its right to seek review of this Order pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3145. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 06/22/2025. (lh) (Entered: 06/22/2025)

June 22, 2025

June 22, 2025

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ORDER: For the reasons discussed in the Memorandum Opinion entered separately (Docket No. 43 ), the United States' motion for detention (Docket No. 8 ) is DENIED. A hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. (CDT) in Courtroom 3D, Fred D. Thompson U.S. Courthouse, 719 Church Street, Nashville, Tennessee, to review conditions of release and otherwise address any necessary issues. The United States Marshal is DIRECTED to produce the defendant Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia for this hearing. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 06/22/2025. (lh) (Entered: 06/22/2025)

June 22, 2025

June 22, 2025

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MOTION for Appeal and Revocation of Release Order by USA as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (McGuire, Robert) (Entered: 06/22/2025)

June 22, 2025

June 22, 2025

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46

MOTION to Stay Release Order by USA as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (McGuire, Robert) (Entered: 06/22/2025)

June 22, 2025

June 22, 2025

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SEALED Unredacted Transcript filed as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia for date of June 13, 2025, before Judge Barbara Holmes. Court Reporter: Lise Matthews, 629-204-2832, lise_matthews@tnmd.uscourts.gov. See redacted transcript filed on 6/26/2025 (Doc. No. 61 ) (Matthews, Lise) Modified on 7/9/2025 (vk). (Entered: 06/22/2025)

June 22, 2025

June 22, 2025

PACER
48

ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia: Defendant shall respond to the Government's Motion for Appeal and Revocation of Release Order (Doc. No. 45 ) and Motion to Stay Release Order (Doc. No. 46 ) by 4:30 p.m., June 23, 2025. Signed by District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 6/23/2025. (jm) (Entered: 06/23/2025)

June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025

PACER
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RESPONSE in Opposition by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia re 45 MOTION for Appeal and Revocation of Release Order, 46 MOTION to Stay Release Order (Dean, Rascoe) (Entered: 06/23/2025)

June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025

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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Dumaka Shabazz, Will Allensworth and Richard Tennennt. by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Shabazz, Dumaka) (Entered: 06/23/2025)

June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025

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ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia: The Government shall reply to Defendant Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia's Response in Opposition to the Motion for Appeal and Revocation Release Order (Doc. No. 49 ) by 4:00 p.m., June 24, 2025. Signed by District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr. on 6/23/2025. (vk) (Entered: 06/23/2025)

June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025

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***DISREGARD - DUPLICATE ENTRY - SEE DOCKET ENTRY 51 - PDF REMOVED*** ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia: The Government shall reply to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia's Response in Opposition to the Motion for Appeal and Revocation Release Order (Doc. No. 49 ) by 4:00 p.m., June 24, 2025. Signed by District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 6/23/2025. (jm) Modified on 6/24/2025 (jm). (Entered: 06/24/2025)

June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025

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RESPONSE by USA as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia re 51 Order, 49 Response in Opposition (McGuire, Robert) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

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MEMORANDUM OPINION as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia: The Government's Motion for Stay of Release Order (Doc. No. 46 ) will be denied. An appropriate order will enter. Signed by District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 6/25/2025. (jm) (Entered: 06/25/2025)

June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025

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ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia: For the reasons set forth in the accompanying Memorandum Opinion, the Government's Motion for Stay of Release Order (Doc. No. 46 ) is DENIED. The Government's Motion for Revocation of Release Order and Motion for Leave to File Brief in Support of Motion (Doc. No. 45 ) is GRANTED IN PART: (SEE ORDER FOR FULL DETAILS). The Court will hold an evidentiary hearing on the Government's Motion for Revocation (Doc. No. 45 ) on July 16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Signed by District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 6/25/2025. (jm) (Entered: 06/25/2025)

June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025

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ORDER: By no later than noon on June 26, 2025, the defendant Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia ("Abrego") shall submit his supplemental briefing on the issues described during the release hearing held on June 25, 2025. The United States shall submit its response by no later than noon on June 27, 2025. The parties' submissions shall not exceed five (5) pages each. Abrego shall remain in the custody of the U.S. Marshal pending entry of the Court's release order and order setting conditions of release, which shall issue following the parties submissions directed above. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 06/25/2025. (lh) (Entered: 06/25/2025)

June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes: Release Hearing as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia held on 6/25/2025. Defendant shall remain in the custody of the U.S. Marshal pending entry of the Court's release order and order setting conditions of release, which shall issue following the parties' submissions. (jm) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025

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SEALED Unredacted Transcript filed as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia for date of June 25, 2025, before Judge Barbara Holmes. Court Reporter: Lise Matthews, 629-204-2832, lise_matthews@tnmd.uscourts.gov. See redacted transcript filed on 6/26/2025 (Doc. No. 62 ).(Matthews, Lise) Modified on 7/9/2025 (vk). (Entered: 06/26/2025)

June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025

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RESPONSE by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia re 57 Order,, Directing Supplemental Briefing (Dean, Rascoe) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025

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Transcript (Redacted to Exclude Bench Conferences) filed as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia for dates of June 13, 2025, before Judge Barbara Holmes. Court Reporter: Lise Matthews, 629-204-2832, lise_matthews@tnmd.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF COUNSEL TO REVIEW THE TRANSCRIPT AND REQUEST REDACTION OF CONTENT CLASSIFIED AS PRIVATE UNDER THE NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE BAR, ELECTRONIC AVAILABILITY OF TRANSCRIPTS OF COURT PROCEEDINGS, EFFECTIVE MAY 5, 2008, AVAILABLE ON THE COURT'S WEBSITE UNDER THE CM-ECF CASE INFO LINK, GENERAL INFORMATION, ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPTS NOTICE. (Intent to Request Transcript Redaction due 7/3/2025; Redaction Request due 7/17/2025; Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/28/2025; Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/24/2025.) (Matthews, Lise) Modified on 7/9/2025 (vk). (Entered: 06/26/2025)

June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025

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Transcript (Redacted to Exclude Bench Conferences) filed as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia for dates of June 25, 2025, before Judge Barbara Holmes re 59 Transcript. Court Reporter: Lise Matthews, 629-204-2832, lise_matthews@tnmd.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF COUNSEL TO REVIEW THE TRANSCRIPT AND REQUEST REDACTION OF CONTENT CLASSIFIED AS PRIVATE UNDER THE NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE BAR, ELECTRONIC AVAILABILITY OF TRANSCRIPTS OF COURT PROCEEDINGS, EFFECTIVE MAY 5, 2008, AVAILABLE ON THE COURT'S WEBSITE UNDER THE CM-ECF CASE INFO LINK, GENERAL INFORMATION, ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPTS NOTICE. (Intent to Request Transcript Redaction due 7/3/2025; Redaction Request due 7/17/2025; Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/28/2025; Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/24/2025.) (Matthews, Lise) (Entered: 06/26/2025) (Matthews, Lise) Modified on 7/9/2025 (vk). (Entered: 06/26/2025)

June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025

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Emergency MOTION Delay Issuance of Order of Release Due to the Government's Contradictory Statements by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Dean, Rascoe) (Entered: 06/27/2025)

June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

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ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia: In its submission due by noon (CDT) today, the government shall also respond to the emergency motion filed by the defendant Kilmar Abrego Garcia (Docket No. 63 .) Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 6/27/2025. (jm) (Entered: 06/27/2025)

June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

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RESPONSE by USA as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia re 60 Response (Other) (McGuire, Robert) (Entered: 06/27/2025)

June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

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RESPONSE by USA as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia re 63 Emergency MOTION Delay Issuance of Order of Release Due to the Government's Contradictory Statements (McGuire, Robert) (Entered: 06/27/2025)

June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

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ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia: Defendant's [Emergency] Motion to Delay Issuance of Order of Release Due to the Government's Contradictory Statements (Docket No. 63 ) is GRANTED. The Court will postpone issuance of the release order and conditions of release to allow for the scheduled hearing on July 16, 2025 and decision by the District Judge on the government's Motion for Revocation. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 6/30/2025. (jm) (Entered: 06/30/2025)

June 30, 2025

June 30, 2025

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MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Proposed Protective Order)(McGuire, Robert) (Entered: 06/30/2025)

1 Attachment Proposed Protective Order

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June 30, 2025

June 30, 2025

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MOTION Requesting Issuance of Order Requiring Compliance with Local Criminal Rule 2.01 by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Dean, Rascoe) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

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MEMORANDUM in Support by USA as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia re 45 MOTION for Appeal and Revocation of Release Order (McGuire, Robert) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

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71

MOTION to Set Jury Trial Date by USA as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (McGuire, Robert) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

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72

Unopposed MOTION to Redact 47 Transcript,,, by USA as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (McGuire, Robert) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

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ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia: Defendant's Motion ( 69 ) is GRANTED. All counsel are expected to comply with the Local Rules of this Court. Signed by District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 7/3/2025. (jm) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

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74

ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia: Defendant shall respond to the Government's Motion for Protective Order (Doc. No. 68 ) by July 8, 2025, and defendant shall file a proposed protective order with its response. Signed by District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 7/3/2025. (jm) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

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75

ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego: Motion to Withdraw as Counsel (DE 50 ) is GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 7/7/2025. (kp) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

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76

RESPONSE to Motion by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia re 68 MOTION for Protective Order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: Joint Proposed Protective Order)(Dean, Rascoe) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

1 Exhibit A: Joint Proposed Protective Order

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July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

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JOINT PROTECTIVE ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. Signed by District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 7/8/2025. (kp) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

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78

ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia: Pending is the Government's Motion to Set Jury Trial Date (Doc. No. 71 ). Prior to the hearing on 7/16/2025, counsel shall confer and agree to three acceptable dates for trial. Signed by District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 7/8/2025. (kp) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

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79

RESPONSE in Opposition by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia re 45 MOTION for Appeal and Revocation of Release Order (Dean, Rascoe) (Entered: 07/09/2025)

July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025

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80

MOTION to Excuse Attorney Appearance by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Patton, David) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

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81

ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia: Defendant's Motion to Excuse Attorney Appearance ( 80 ) is GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 7/11/2025. (kp) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

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82

MOTION for attorney Jason Harley to Appear Pro Hac Vice (fee waived) by USA as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Certificate of good standing)(McGuire, Robert) Modified on 7/14/2025 (lh). (Entered: 07/14/2025)

1 Attachment Certificate of good standing

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July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

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83

ORDER granting 82 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion for Jason Harley to Appear Pro Hac Vice is granted. Signed by Clerk of Court Lynda M. Hill on 07/14/2025. (lh) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

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84

EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (McGuire, Robert) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

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WITNESS LIST by USA as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (McGuire, Robert) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

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86

WITNESS LIST by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (Dean, Rascoe) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

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87

MOTION for Leave to File Document Under Seal by USA as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (McGuire, Robert) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

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Sealed Document (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Document reviewed)(McGuire, Robert) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

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89

RESPONSE by USA as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia re 79 Response in Opposition (McGuire, Robert) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

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90

ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia: Government's Motion for Leave to File Documents Under Seal ( 87 ) is GRANTED and Doc. No. 88 shall be sealed. Signed by District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 7/15/2025. (kp) (Entered: 07/15/2025)

July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr: Evidentiary Hearing as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia held on 7/16/2025 to review the decision of detention. Trial date is set for 1/27/2026, at 9:00 a.m. Status conferences will be held in October and one in December. A sample Scheduling Order was provided to the parties and shall be submitted to the Court by 7/30/2025. Witness and exhibits presented. Court to take motion under advisement. (Court Reporter Richard Singer, Monica Gross.) (kp) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

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SEALED EXHIBIT AND WITNESS LIST prepared by Deputy Clerk re 91 evidentiary hearing as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia held on 7/16/2025. (kp) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

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Unopposed MOTION to Stay Issuance of Release Order in Event of Denial of Motion for Revocation by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Dean, Rascoe) (Entered: 07/20/2025)

July 20, 2025

July 20, 2025

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MOTION to Ensure Compliance with Local Criminal Rule 2.01 by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Proposed Order)(Hecker, Sean) (Entered: 07/22/2025)

1 Attachment Proposed Order

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July 22, 2025

July 22, 2025

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MEMORANDUM OPINION as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. Signed by District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 7/23/2025. (dt) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

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ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia: For the reasons in the accompanying Memorandum Opinion, the Government's Motion for Revocation of Release Order 45 is DENIED. This case is REMANDED to the Magistrate Judge for further proceedings. Abrego shall be released upon the issuance of the Magistrate Judges release order with conditions. Abrego has filed an Unopposed Motion to Stay Issuance of Release Order in Event of Denial of Motion for Revocation 93 . While this Motion 93 is addressed to the Court, it finds it more appropriately handled by the Magistrate Judge, given she has yet to issue her release order. Accordingly, the Magistrate Judge shall rule Abrego's Motion 93, which is not opposed by the Government. Signed by District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr on 7/23/2025. (dt) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

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ORDER as to Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia: Defendant Kilmar Abrego Garcia's [Unopposed] Motion to Stay Issuance of Release Order in Event of Denial of Motion for Revocation 93 is GRANTED. (See Order for details.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara D. Holmes on 7/23/2025. (dt) (Entered: 07/23/2025)

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

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Supplemental MOTION to Ensure Compliance with Local Criminal Rule 2.01 re 94 MOTION to Ensure Compliance with Local Criminal Rule 2.01 by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Dean, Rascoe) (Entered: 07/24/2025)

July 24, 2025

July 24, 2025

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Case Details

State / Territory: Tennessee

Case Type(s):

Criminal Justice (Other)

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations Involving the Government

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations Involving the Government (Immigration Enforcement)

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 21, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

This is a criminal case.

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Special Case Type(s):

Criminal

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Affected National Origin/Ethnicity(s):

Hispanic