Overview
- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a legally protected migrant, must be returned to the U.S. after being wrongfully deported to El Salvador on March 15, 2025.
- The deportation, which affected over 200 individuals, was acknowledged by the U.S. government as an administrative error.
- Abrego Garcia had legal protection against deportation due to a 2019 immigration court ruling citing threats from gangs in El Salvador, and he held a valid work permit in Maryland.
- Despite the government's claims that Abrego Garcia was affiliated with the MS-13 gang, no evidence has been presented to support these allegations.
- The Supreme Court's decision removes a prior deadline for his return, emphasizing the need to correct the error and uphold due process.