The Trump administration has acknowledged to a federal judge that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly deported last month, remains confined in a prison in El Salvador. The government’s filing did not address the judge’s demands for details on returning Abrego Garcia to the United States. The man’s location in El Salvador was confirmed by a State Department official.
Despite a Supreme Court ruling ordering his return, the administration struggled to provide information on his whereabouts. The judge demanded disclosure of Abrego Garcia’s current status and steps taken for his return. The government attorney could not provide concrete details, prompting frustration from the judge.
Abrego Garcia, who has lived in the U.S. for 14 years, faces allegations of MS-13 gang membership, which he denies. Despite the immigration judge shielding him from deportation due to potential persecution in El Salvador, he was deported anyway.
The Justice Department has not commented on the situation. If returned, Abrego Garcia will have the opportunity to contest the allegations against him. The case involves coordination between multiple Cabinet agencies.
The judge has ordered daily updates on plans to bring Abrego Garcia back to the U.S. The situation highlights the challenges and complexities surrounding immigration enforcement and deportation policies.
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