BALTIMORE —

A federal judge is planning to have Trump administration officials testify in early October about the government’s efforts to re-deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia and is prohibiting his removal from the U.S. for several more weeks.

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis on Wednesday set an evidentiary hearing for Oct. 6. Xinis said she would rule within 30 days of the hearing and that Abrego Garcia must remain in the U.S. until then.

Abrego Garcia is expected to remain in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.

In the meantime, his efforts to stave off another deportation will happen in other forums.

First, he will have an interview with immigration officials who will assess whether he’s credibly made a claim that he fears being persecuted or tortured in Uganda, the country the Tr

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