Overview

• The Trump administration and El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele refuse to facilitate the return of Kilmar Ábrego García, mistakenly deported despite legal protections.
• A Maryland judge has intensified judicial scrutiny, questioning the administration's compliance with Supreme Court orders to assist in García's return.
• President Trump is exploring plans to deport violent U.S. citizens to El Salvador, raising constitutional concerns among legal experts.
• The U.S. has paid six million dollars to El Salvador to detain deported migrants in a high-security prison, sparking criticism over human rights abuses.
• A self-deportation program promoted by the Trump administration, including a mobile app, has seen slower-than-expected participation.