Judge Orders Trump Administration to Report on Wrongful Deportation of Garcia

Federal courts have ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man who was erroneously deported from Maryland despite a court order protecting him from removal due to credible fear of persecution. President Trump has acknowledged he could intervene by contacting El Salvador's president but has declined, citing legal counsel and claims that Abrego Garcia is a member of the MS-13 gang—an accusation disputed by Abrego Garcia's lawyers and not supported by formal charges. The administration sent a diplomatic note to El Salvador about releasing Abrego Garcia, but Salvadoran authorities refused, asserting he should remain due to his citizenship. The case has drawn attention to due process concerns and sparked advocacy from lawmakers, including Senator Chris Van Hollen, who visited El Salvador to check on Abrego Garcia's well-being after his transfer to the country's notorious CECOT prison. Legal experts question whether the administration's efforts to comply with the Supreme Court's order are genuine or merely symbolic. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between the Trump administration, the courts, and foreign governments over immigration enforcement and individual rights.