Topic - Paula Xinis

Judge Paula Xinis, an Obama appointee to the U.S. District Court in Maryland, said she needs time to decide on aspects of Mr. Abrego Garcia's case and needs to preserve her jurisdiction over him.

Judge extends ban on deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia →

Judge Xinis stepped in at that point and said that because his March arrest was illegal, he needed to be returned to his previous status — in other words, free in the community in Maryland.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia rearrested by ICE, but judge blocks immediate deportation →