Overview

• Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident, was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March 2025 due to an acknowledged administrative error by the Trump administration.
• The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the administration must facilitate his release from a Salvadoran prison and ensure his case is treated as if the deportation had not occurred.
• The court directed the district judge to clarify her order, particularly the term 'effectuate,' to respect executive authority in foreign affairs while maintaining judicial oversight.
• The Trump administration has claimed limited ability to negotiate Garcia’s return, citing El Salvador's sovereignty, while critics argue the government is delaying corrective action.
• Garcia, who has no criminal record and denies allegations of MS-13 gang affiliation, remains detained in a high-security Salvadoran prison under harsh conditions.