Overview

• The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration must facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador in March 2025.
• Garcia, granted protection from deportation in 2019 due to gang-related threats, was deported following claims of gang affiliation, which his lawyers argue lack evidence.
• The Trump administration admitted the deportation was an administrative error but continues to assert disputed allegations linking Garcia to MS-13.
• The Supreme Court's decision does not impose a specific deadline for Garcia's return, leaving the timeline for his repatriation uncertain.
• The case highlights broader concerns about executive overreach, outdated legal statutes, and the potential for arbitrary deportations under current U.S. immigration policies.