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Trump Administration and El Salvador Defy Court Orders in Deportation Case

Efforts to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S. stall as both governments resist legal and diplomatic pressures.

Deportation of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia
President Donald Trump welcomes President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador to the White House on April 14, 2025.
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Overview

  • Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a legal U.S. resident mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March 2025, remains detained at the CECOT prison despite a Supreme Court order to facilitate his return.
  • El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has refused to release Abrego Garcia, claiming he lacks the authority and citing U.S. payments for detaining deportees.
  • Senator Chris Van Hollen's trip to El Salvador to advocate for Abrego Garcia's release was blocked, with Salvadoran officials denying him access to the detainee or the ability to communicate with him.
  • The Trump administration has intensified its stance, labeling Abrego Garcia a gang member despite no criminal charges or evidence, and declaring he will never live in the U.S. again.
  • A federal inquiry into the administration's noncompliance with court orders is underway, as critics warn the case raises constitutional and human rights concerns.