The US Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that the Trump administration must work to release mistakenly deported Maryland man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, from a mega-jail in El Salvador. Mr. Garcia was deported due to an “administrative error” but the government also alleged he is a member of the MS-13 gang, which his lawyer denies. The Supreme Court declined to block a lower court’s order to facilitate Mr. Garcia’s return, but raised concerns about the judge’s authority. Judge Paula Xinis directed daily updates on efforts to bring Mr. Garcia back to the US. In court, the judge pressed the government for specifics on Mr. Garcia’s whereabouts and demanded daily updates on his location and efforts to bring him back. The Trump administration argued Judge Xinis exceeded her authority and did not give a deadline for Mr. Garcia’s release. President Trump said he would comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling. The case has been characterized as a troubling moment for the US in terms of the rule of law. Democratic Senator Chis Van Hollen is calling for Mr. Garcia’s immediate return, and Mr. Garcia’s wife, a US citizen, continues to advocate for his release. The Supreme Court emphasized the deference owed to the executive branch in conducting foreign affairs, illustrating that activist judges do not have jurisdiction over foreign policy.
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