Federal judge halts deportation of Salvadoran man claiming asylum to avoid Uganda torture.

A 30-year-old Salvadoran man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, is fighting deportation to Uganda, seeking asylum in the U.S. to avoid persecution. Accused of being part of the MS-13 gang, which he denies, Garcia was previously deported to El Salvador, violating a 2019 court order. His lawyers argue he faces torture in Uganda and are seeking to prevent his removal until his case is heard. A federal judge has temporarily blocked his deportation.