Barbara Holmes
Barbara Holmes is a federal magistrate judge known for her role in overseeing significant immigration cases in the United States. Recently, she presided over the case of Kilmar Abrego García, who returned to the U.S. to face charges related to human trafficking and conspiracy. Holmes's decisions in the courtroom impact the judicial handling of immigration and criminal cases, particularly in the context of controversial deportations and the rights of migrants.
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Barbara Holmes granted provisional release to Kilmar Ábrego García.
4 claves del caso de Kilmar Ábrego, el migrante salvadoreño que pelea por no ser deportado por segunda vez de EEUU
Uruguay· 2025-08-26
Judge Barbara Holmes granted provisional release to Kilmar Ábrego García amid ongoing legal challenges.
4 claves del caso de Kilmar Ábrego
Venezuela· 2025-08-25Barbara Holmes is the judge who ordered Kilmar Ábrego García's provisional release.
Liberan en EE.UU. a Kilmar Ábrego García, el migrante que fue deportado erróneamente a El Salvador
Bolivia· 2025-08-23
U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes placed Abrego Garcia in his brother's custody as a third-party custodian ahead of trial.
ICE threatens Uganda deportation for Kilmar Abrego Garcia after release from jail
United States· 2025-08-23
Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes said that Abrego Garcia would remain behind bars for at least 30 more days.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from criminal custody, 5 months after he was unlawfully deportedUnited States· 2025-08-23Judge Barbara Holmes ordered that Kilmar Ábrego García be released provisionally.
Liberan en Estados Unidos a Kilmar Ábrego García, el migrante que fue deportado erróneamente a El Salvador
Panama· 2025-08-23Judge Barbara Holmes ordered Kilmar Ábrego García to be released provisionally, considering he posed no danger to the community.
Liberan en EEUU a Kilmar Ábrego García, el migrante que fue deportado erróneamente a El SalvadorUruguay· 2025-08-23U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes entered a new federal court order detailing conditions of Abrego Garcia's release.
Abrego Garcia released from federal custody amid deportation battleUnited States· 2025-08-22
Judge Barbara Holmes ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego García while he awaited trial, determining he posed no danger to the community.
Kilmar Abrego García, emblema de las críticas a la política migratoria de Trump, queda en libertad | Inmigración en Estados Unidos
Spain· 2025-08-22Magistrate judge Barbara Holmes issued an order allowing Kilmar Ábrego García to leave custody.
Kilmar Ábrego García released from criminal custody after court order | Kilmar Ábrego García
United Kingdom· 2025-08-22The magistrate judge – Barbara Holmes – said in another decision that Abrego Garcia would remain behind bars for at least 30 more days.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be released from criminal custody Friday. Here’s what to knowUnited States· 2025-08-22Barbara Holmes is a U.S. Magistrate Judge who stayed Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release from criminal detention for 30 days.
Trump officials clash with judges over Salvadoran migrant deportation caseUnited States· 2025-07-24
Barbara Holmes is the magistrate who initially decided to release Kilmar Abrego García pending trial.
Un acuerdo entre la defensa y la fiscalía aplaza al menos por 30 días la deportación de Kilmar Abrego García | Inmigración en Estados UnidosSpain· 2025-07-22Judge Barbara Holmes determined that Kilmar Ábrego García was not a flight risk or a danger to the community.
Judge will consider releasing Kilmar Ábrego García from jail, which may allow second deportation | Kilmar Ábrego GarcíaUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-16
Barbara Holmes is the judge who determined that Kilmar Ábrego García should remain in federal custody.
Jueza pide al Gobierno de Trump aclarar a dónde deportarán a Kilmar Ábrego
Guatemala· 2025-07-08Judge Barbara Holmes accepted the request to keep Kilmar Ábrego García in custody to prevent his deportation.
Juez ordena mantener en prisión a Ábrego García para evitar su deportación
Honduras· 2025-07-01Judge Barbara Holmes ordered the release of Ábrego García while his case is being decided.
EE. UU. buscaría deportar a Kilmar Ábrego a otro país que no sea El SalvadorGuatemala· 2025-06-27
US Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ordered that Abrego Garcia should not be detained while awaiting trial.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia remains in custody for now amid questions over what happens if he’s releasedUnited States· 2025-06-26
Judge Barbara Holmes denied the government's request to detain Kilmar Ábrego García and emphasized his right to due process.
Gobierno de Trump apela orden de liberar a Kilmar Ábrego, salvadoreño deportado "por error"Guatemala· 2025-06-24Judge Barbara Holmes noted that the government failed to prove that Mr Ábrego García endangered any minor victim.
Trump administration says Kilmar Ábrego García will 'never go free' on American soilUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-23Judge Barbara Holmes denied the government's motion to detain Ábrego García and stated that the court would provide him due process.
Una jueza de Estados Unidos ordena la liberación del salvadoreño Kilmar Ábrego GarcíaPanama· 2025-06-23U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes denied the government’s request to hold Abrego Garcia in continued detention.
Judge denies request to keep Kilmar Abrego Garcia in custodyUnited States· 2025-06-23
Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ruled in Abrego Garcia’s favor, stating that the government failed to prove he endangered any minor victim.
Judge says Justice Department failed to make case for Abrego Garcia’s detention ahead of criminal trialUnited States· 2025-06-23Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes called that an 'academic discussion' at the hearing.
Breaking down the Justice Department’s case against Kilmar Abrego GarciaUnited States· 2025-06-21
U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes presided over the pretrial hearing for Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
First court day for Kilmar Abrego Garcia ends with no decision on custodyUnited States· 2025-06-14
Kilmar Ábrego García entered the plea at a hearing before US magistrate judge Barbara Holmes in Nashville, Tennessee.
Kilmar Ábrego García pleads not guilty to human smuggling charges | Kilmar Ábrego GarcíaUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-13
Judge Barbara Holmes determined that Kilmar Abrego García will remain detained at least until the next hearing.
La historia de Kilmar Abrego García: de migrante deportado injustamente a peligroso traficante de personas | Inmigración en Estados UnidosSpain· 2025-06-07
