CNN 5 Things Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s fate, FEMA’s ‘Katrina Declaration’, Lil Nas X charged & more
Aug 25, 2025
Gilmar Abrego Garcia faces a pivotal moment as his deportation is temporarily halted. FEMA employees challenge the Trump administration's authority amidst ongoing debates. A rare case of a flesh-eating parasite raises health concerns in the U.S. In groundbreaking news, another pig organ has been successfully transplanted into a human. Additionally, the music scene hits a snag as Lil Nas X faces legal charges following a confrontation with police.
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Judge Pauses Rapid Deportation
- A federal judge plans to keep Gilmar Abrego-Garcia in the U.S. while reviewing new legal challenges about his removal.
- The court will consider whether deporting him to Uganda violates his due process and persecution fears.
FEMA Workers Issue 'Katrina Declaration'
- Over 180 current and former FEMA employees warned that the administration's overhaul is eroding FEMA's authority and disaster readiness.
- The group urges congressional protections, independence, and safeguards against politicized firings.
Rare Flesh-Eating Parasite Detected
- The first U.S. human case of travel-related New World screwworm was identified in a Maryland resident who recently traveled from El Salvador.
- Health officials say the patient recovered and there's no sign of spread to other people or animals.