Prosecutors said there is "significant motivation" for Abrego Garcia to flee if released on bail.

More than two years later, that routine traffic stop on Nov. 30, 2022, is at the center of a federal criminal case involving allegations of an international immigrant smuggling ring and criticism of P...

Prosecutors, who allege he is a member of the gang MS-13, a designated terrorist organization, argued he could flee or intimidate witnesses if released.