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Federal Judge Orders Return of Second Migrant Deported Under Alien Enemies Act

The Trump administration faces escalating legal challenges as courts demand compliance with rulings to return wrongfully deported individuals and enforce asylum protections.

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A ball lies stuck on the fencing at the Bluebonnet Detention Facility, where Venezuelans at the center of a Supreme Court ruling on deportation are held, in Anson, Texas, U.S. April 22, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Cole/File Photo

Overview

  • U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher ruled that the deportation of a Venezuelan asylum seeker, referred to as 'Cristian,' violated a 2019 settlement protecting unaccompanied minors with pending asylum claims.
  • The court ordered the Trump administration to facilitate Cristian's return from a Salvadoran prison, including making a 'good faith request' to El Salvador's government for his release into U.S. custody.
  • This marks the second judicial order for the administration to return a deportee after a similar case involving Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose return has faced prolonged resistance from the government.
  • The administration argues that Cristian's classification as an 'alien enemy' under the Alien Enemies Act nullifies his settlement protections, a claim rejected by the court.
  • The rulings underscore a growing constitutional clash over executive authority, judicial oversight, and adherence to due process in immigration enforcement.