Federal Judge Condemns Deportation of Maryland Man, Orders Return Amid Legal Controversy
A federal judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return after deeming his deportation to El Salvador lawless, highlighting significant legal errors and lack of evidence against him.
Overview
A federal judge has declared the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from Maryland to El Salvador unlawful, citing a lack of evidence and legal authority. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis criticized the Trump administration's actions as 'wholly lawless,' noting that immigration judges had previously barred his deportation due to the risk of gang persecution. Despite the administration's claims of an 'administrative error,' no valid evidence substantiates allegations of his gang affiliation. Garcia's attorney emphasized his legal work status and U.S. citizen wife, while the DOJ has suspended counsel Erez Reuveni for inadequate advocacy amid appeals to contest Xinis' ruling.
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Analysis
- Erez Reuveni, a DOJ attorney, was placed on leave for failing to zealously advocate for the Trump administration in the deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, after his comments during a court hearing that acknowledged the deportation was a mistake.
- Abrego Garcia's deportation was acknowledged as an administrative error, but the administration's legal argument claims it cannot facilitate his return due to jurisdictional issues, despite a federal judge ruling against their position.
- A federal judge has ordered the administration to return Garcia by a specific deadline, emphasizing the lack of legal grounds for his arrest and detention, and rejecting the government's claims that they cannot act due to jurisdictional constraints.
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