NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Ahead of Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s court hearing Friday, his wife Jennifer traveled from Maryland and shared remarks outside of the First Lutheran Church.

A judge heard arguments on whether Abrego Garcia could be released from jail pending the outcome of a trial on human smuggling charges. Ultimately, the judge decided to take the case under "further advisement." Before the decision was announced, though, Jennifer shared a few words.

She said Thursday was the first time she had been able to speak with her husband since he was detained in March. The visit took place via video and her husband was leaning into faith during this time.

He shared a message of hope with others who have been detained.

“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. "And Kilmar closed by saying God is also within all of us as you keep fighting for freedom for us."

Jennifer said their son, Kilmar Jr., was graduating from kindergarten in Maryland Friday, which is something she and her husband were not able to attend due to the court hearing.  

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