Overview

• The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, deported in error despite legal protections, but the administration has not acted on the directive.
• Garcia remains detained in El Salvador's CECOT prison under harsh conditions, with Salvadoran authorities refusing to release him despite U.S. diplomatic efforts.
• Democratic lawmakers, including Sen. Chris Van Hollen and four House members, traveled to El Salvador to advocate for Garcia's return but were denied access to him by Salvadoran officials.
• The Trump administration claims jurisdictional limits prevent them from enforcing the court order, while critics, including libertarian and rule-of-law conservatives, warn of dangerous precedents undermining due process.
• Debate intensifies within the Democratic Party over the political focus on Garcia's case, with some viewing it as a distraction from pressing economic issues.