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Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia request delayed jail release

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers have requested that a judge delay his jail release for 30 days amid the threat of deportation once he's released. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.

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  • Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia request a 30-day delay in his jail release to prevent immediate deportation. 4s
  • Abrego Garcia was previously deported to El Salvador by mistake, despite a court order. 11s
  • His legal team wants more time to assess options and potential relief from removal. 55s
  • A separate civil case in Maryland could impact his removal, with decisions from judges in both states pending. 1m 33s
  • No specific timeline has been given for the judges' decisions, and Abrego Garcia remains in custody. 1m 58s
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