Federal Judge Paula Xinis ordered Trump administration lawyers to comply promptly with her requests regarding the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador. The judge gave the lawyers two weeks to fulfill discovery requests related to facilitating Abrego Garcia’s release and return to the U.S., emphasizing that the process should move quickly.
The Trump administration acknowledged the deportation as an “administrative error” but is arguing against returning Abrego Garcia. The administration’s continued deportation policy to El Salvador, as part of a partnership with President Bukele, has raised concerns. The U.S. Supreme Court had ordered the government to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s release and resume his immigration proceedings.
The government’s failure to comply with prior directives and updates on Abrego Garcia’s location and custodial status is troubling. The judge is considering next steps, including potential contempt proceedings against the administration. Abrego Garcia’s lawyers argue that there is no evidence of steps taken to comply with the court’s order.
The case is part of broader legal battles surrounding Trump’s deportation policies, with recent temporary blocks in Texas and New York on immediate removals under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act law. Despite court orders, U.S. officials have suggested that returning Abrego Garcia is up to El Salvador, posing challenges in facilitating his release. As of now, no individuals mistakenly sent to El Salvador have been returned to the U.S.
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