Overview

• Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident with legal protections, was mistakenly deported to El Salvador on March 15 due to an acknowledged administrative error.
• The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that the Trump administration must facilitate Garcia's release and ensure his case is handled as if the deportation had not occurred.
• The Court rejected the administration's argument that it lacked jurisdiction to act once Garcia was on Salvadoran soil, emphasizing the need for government accountability in such cases.
• Lower courts had previously ordered Garcia's return, citing his legal protections and the lack of evidence supporting allegations of gang affiliation.
• The ruling leaves room for further clarification by lower courts on how to 'effectuate' his return while stressing the administration's obligation to share details of its efforts.