A federal judge in Greenbelt, Maryland, admonished the Department of Justice for not facilitating the release of Kilmer Abrego Garcia, a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. U.S. District Court Judge Paula Xinis ordered expedited discovery in the case after expressing impatience with the Justice Department’s lack of compliance. Abrego Garcia’s lawyers and the Justice Department faced off in court, with the Department dodging questions about his return to the U.S. Xinis expressed frustration at the government’s delays and ordered depositions to be completed by April 23. Despite statements from El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele that Abrego Garcia would not be returned, Xinis demanded sworn testimony from officials involved in the matter. The Justice Department argued for the case to be stayed after a Supreme Court ruling, prompting Xinis to warn of potential contempt charges. Abrego Garcia’s attorneys argue that his deportation was unlawful due to his legal status, while the government cites alleged gang ties as a reason for his removal. The Trump administration has been defiant in response to the court’s orders, claiming limitations on their actions regarding foreign relations. Despite ongoing pushback, Xinis has mandated the government to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return to the U.S. as swiftly as possible.
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