However, Kilmar Abrego Garcia will spend the holidays with his family.
A federal judge in Maryland intervened to prevent him from being detained and deported by the government once again.
This development provides a breathing space for a family that has been rocked by this situation that has attracted national attention.
Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national who has been living in Maryland for an extended period of time.
Garcia was accidentally deported to El Salvador earlier this year.
Later, he was allowed to return to the United States, but was threatened with another arrest this time.
Today, U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis extended an existing injunction that releases Abrego Garcia from custody until at least the end of this year.
He is allowed to remain free on supervised release.
Under courtroom questioning, the judge expressed skepticism about the reason given by the government to re-detain him.
The judge felt that the government had not clearly outlined its legal right to do so, which created doubts regarding justice and the legal process of law.
Through this case, immigration agents are temporarily not allowed to re-arrest Garcia.
His family means that the choices mean quiet moments with the family instead of a painful separation.
Supporters claim that he has no criminal record and that he has fought hard to establish a stable life.
The legal battle may not be over, but for now, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is safely with the people who love him.
