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Federal Judge Grants Temporary Stay in Wrongful Deportation Case

Judge Paula Xinis pauses discovery demands in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case as the Trump administration continues to resist compliance with court orders.

Overview

  • Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a legally protected Maryland resident, remains detained in El Salvador after being mistakenly deported due to an administrative error.
  • Judge Paula Xinis granted a one-week stay on discovery obligations, delaying detailed responses from the Trump administration until April 30.
  • The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously ordered the administration to facilitate Abrego Garcia's return, but officials argue diplomatic constraints limit their ability to act.
  • Abrego Garcia's lawyers criticize the Justice Department for providing non-substantive responses, accusing it of bad faith and obstruction of court orders.
  • The case has intensified political and legal debates over due process, executive accountability, and immigration enforcement practices.