A Texas Republican, he gave up his seat after news broke that public funds had been used to settle the case, made by his former communications director.
The second-term congressman and former mayor of Long Beach, Calif., prevailed over an older and more experienced member to take on the high-profile job on one of the House’s most contentious panels.
A federal judge ruled that Kilmar Abrego García is eligible for release and raised questions about the government’s allegation that he is a threat to society.
A federal judge ruled that Kilmar Abrego García is eligible for release and raised questions about the government’s allegation that he is a threat to society.