Deportation of Kilmar Abrago Garcia to El Salvador occurred despite a court order that prohibited his removal from the country; Salvadorenian government refuses to return it, alleging connections with gangs
A federal judge in the United States ordered the president’s government to provide detailed explanations of the mistaken deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a legal resident of the state of, to. Deportation occurred despite a court order that prohibited its removal from the country. The Supreme Court of the United States had already determined that the government facilitated the return of Abrego Garcia, which was removed irregularly. In March this year, he was deported even under court protection due to gang persecution fears in El Salvador.
Embego Garcia is currently detained in a maximum security arrest in the country, and the Salvadoran government refuses to return it, claiming gang connections, which its lawyers vehemently deny. Judge Paula Xinis criticized the Trump administration for not taking concrete measures to ensure Garcia’s return to the United States, stating that there is no evidence of efforts in this regard. She ordered the government to provide testimonies under oath and allow the interrogation of six authorities involved in the case.
Deputy Jamie Raskin, from the state of Maryland, where Vugo Garcia resided, has been an active voice in defending the citizen, condemning AE on the government to comply with court orders, emphasizing the importance of due process of law. RASKIN plans to travel to El Salvador later this week to closely follow the case and check for efforts on the part of the US administration to convince the Salvanto government to return Abuggo Garcia.
The case highlights the tension between the executive and judiciary powers in the United States, especially in relation to immigration and compliance with judicial decisions. Abreago Garcia’s situation raises questions about the effectiveness of legal protections for immigrants and the government’s responsibility to comply with court orders. Political analysts note that this is another example of the complex political dynamics around immigration in the United States, a theme that remains a significant point of discord between different branches of government. The international community and human rights advocates are aware of this case, which may have broader implications for US immigration policy.
*With information from Eliseu Caetano
*Report produced with the aid of AI
