A North Dakota man accused of threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump and other high-ranking administration officials will remain locked up until his trial after federal prosecutors told the court they believe him to be mentally unstable and a likely threat to others.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Alice R. Senechal on Thursday issued an order of detention for Andrew Wayne Sandvik, who is currently charged with influencing a federal official by threat, court records show.

Senechal's order came despite a pretrial services report recommending Sandvik be placed on supervised release provided that he moves into his mother's home while his case is adjudicated, Fargo ABC affiliate WDAY reported .

In addition to seeking Sandvik's detention, prosecutors also requested that the court order the

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