The filing took aim at comments last week in which the homeland security secretary “assailed Mr. Abrego’s character and reputation," his attorney said.

A federal judge in Tennessee declined on Wednesday to undo a separate judge’s decision to let Kilmar Abrego Garcia remain free while he awaits trial on human smuggling charges — though he’ll continue to remain behind bars for at least another month.

A lengthy court battle has resulted in a legal victory for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who will be released from federal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges.