Trump Administration Confirms Wrongfully Deported Maryland Man Still Held in El Salvador Prison

Kilmar Abrego Garcia remains detained in a notorious Salvadoran prison as the U.S. government faces legal and diplomatic pressure to comply with court orders for his return.

The Trump administration confirmed Kilmar Abrego Garcia is alive and detained in El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center but has not detailed steps to facilitate his return as ordered by the courts.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Garcia's deportation illegal and directed the administration to 'facilitate' his return, with daily updates mandated by Judge Paula Xinis.
Garcia's attorneys have requested the court hold the administration in contempt for failing to comply with orders to secure his release and return to U.S. custody.
President Trump, while stating he respects the Supreme Court's ruling, has emphasized El Salvador's sovereignty over Garcia's detention and has not committed to specific actions for his return.
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele is scheduled to meet with President Trump on Monday, raising questions about whether Garcia's case will be addressed during their discussions.