Judge Orders Trump Administration to Disclose Actions on Abrego Garcia's Return
The Trump administration faces new deadlines from a federal judge to report on efforts to retrieve Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador.
The discussions appeared to be an effort by the Trump administration to window dress the underlying legal case and build a paper trail it could reference before the US district judge Paula Xinis, who previously ruled that Donald Trump raising the matter in the Oval Office was insufficient.
Trump officials contacted El Salvador president about Kilmar Ábrego García, sources say
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The gang identification by local police prompted the Trump administration to expel Abrego Garcia in March to an infamous El Salvador prison.
Judge orders Trump officials to report efforts, if any, to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to U.S.
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The rule of law demands justice for Kilmar Abrego Garcia—and for many others too.
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The orders came as part of a contentious lawsuit brought by Abrego Garcia’s wife, who said he must be returned to the United States and undergo the typical deportation process after the government admitted in court papers to mistakenly deporting him to a Salvadoran prison because of a paperwork error.
Judge resumes Abrego Garcia deportation case after weeklong hiatus
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As time has gone on, the 'Maryland man' narrative has taken a significant hit.
Secretary Rubio drops hammer on reporter asking about El Salvador and Abrego Garcia
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It's unclear what impact Trump's remarks might have on Abrego Garcia's case.
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The statements underscored the Trump administration’s defiant stance towards judicial checks on its power.
US diplomat Marco Rubio will not provide info to judge about deported man
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Any notion that that the Trump administration was engaged in good faith efforts to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s release had been undermined over the past few weeks by its conduct in court, where it has repeatedly stonewalled U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis, even after she was upheld by an appeals court (twice) and the Supreme Court.
Where Things Stand Now In The Abrego Garcia Case
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The case only became more heated.
Trump officials must report efforts, if any, to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, judge rules
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The latest document, which was obtained and reviewed by Fox News Digital, adds to the mounting evidence against Abrego Garcia and alleges that his wife accused him of verbal and physical abuse against her and mental abuse against her children.
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The case only became more heated.
Trump officials must report efforts, if any, to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, judge rules
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Trump officials must report efforts, if any, to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, judge rules
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While conservatives argue that the symbols are clearly a reference to MS-13, multiple photographs from before his deportation do not show the name of the gang spelled out on his hand as the president seemed to imply.
New York Sun·12h·Mixed ReliableThis source has a mixed track record—sometimes accurate but also prone to bias, sensationalism, or incomplete reporting.RightThis outlet favors right-wing views.Despite court orders for his return to the U.S., the government has been steadfast in its insistence that Garcia was in the U.S. illegally and that he was identified as a gang member.
Report: El Salvador Refuses to Release Deported Garcia
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Despite the government admitting a mistake with Abrego Garcia, Noem maintains the administration spends "hours and hours" building cases against alleged gang members ahead of their deportations.
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Trump insisted that the deportee was not "innocent", but instead a member of the notorious Salvadoran gang MS-13.
Trump says he 'could' return Kilmar Ábrego García to US if he wanted to
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The administration admitted in court last month that Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant, was deported because of an administrative error, ignoring a judge’s 2019 ruling that he couldn’t be sent back to his native El Salvador, where his life could be in danger.
Trump says he could bring Abrego Garcia back from El Salvador, but won’t
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With Democrats pushing back over the deportation of Abrego Garcia, the Department of Justice released documents on April 16 detailing his alleged ties to the MS-13 gang.
ABC News’ Terry Moran Challenges Trump To ‘Pick’ Up Phone And Order Alleged Gangbanger Returned
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Summary
A Maryland federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reveal its movements regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia's repatriation, stressing deadlines for sworn testimony. Despite President Trump’s acknowledgment of possible intervention with El Salvador's president, he maintains that Garcia is an MS-13 member, a claim contested by Garcia's family. The Supreme Court has previously ruled that his deportation was wrongful, compelling the administration to comply. Meanwhile, ongoing discussions with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele reportedly yielded no advancements, and pressure mounts as the court demands detailed accounts of efforts made.
Perspectives
A federal judge has directed the Trump administration to provide information about its efforts to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongly deported to El Salvador despite previous judicial protections against his removal.
Multiple courts, including the Supreme Court, have ruled that Abrego Garcia’s deportation was illegal, reinforcing the notion that due process must be upheld in immigration cases.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that foreign policy decisions should rest with the executive branch and have continued to downplay judicial involvement in such matters.
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