Federal prosecutors have asked a federal judge to detain Abrego Garcia as his court proceedings play out, arguing that he "poses a danger to the community" and is "a serious flight risk."

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.

“Kilmar shares that he feels God’s presence with him as only God knows the darkness he has faced in these past three months,” she said through a translator.