Overview

• The Trump administration continues deportations under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, transferring alleged gang members to El Salvador despite judicial orders to halt the flights.
• Federal Judge James Boasberg found grounds for potential contempt charges against administration officials for willful defiance of his ruling to stop deportations.
• Kilmar Ábrego García, wrongfully deported from Maryland to El Salvador, remains detained in Cecot prison despite a Supreme Court order for his return to the US.
• Senator Chris Van Hollen has traveled to El Salvador to advocate for García’s release and highlight concerns over the rule of law and judicial authority.
• The administration is reportedly considering extending the deportation framework to include US citizens, raising significant constitutional concerns.