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Trump Administration Faces New Scrutiny Over Defiance of Court Orders in Deportation Case

Despite multiple federal court rulings, including a Supreme Court decision, Kilmar Abrego Garcia remains detained in El Salvador due to the administration's inaction.

Protesters can be seen holding photos of Columbia student Yunseo Chung and Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia as demonstrators gather to protest against the deportation of immigrants to El Salvador outside the Permanent Mission of El Salvador to the United Nations on April 24, 2025, in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident deported in March 2025 due to an admitted administrative error, remains in detention at El Salvador's CECOT prison.
  • The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously ordered the Trump administration to facilitate Garcia's return, but the White House has not formally requested his release from El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele.
  • Internal reports reveal that career officials initially sought to repatriate Garcia quietly, but higher-ups in the administration halted these efforts, framing the case as a test of executive authority.
  • President Trump stated in a recent interview that he is open to Garcia returning for a court hearing but emphasized that the decision lies with his lawyers, who argue the administration is complying with the Supreme Court order.
  • New legal motions and sealed filings in federal court suggest potential developments in the case, but the administration's overall defiance has heightened tensions with Congress and the judiciary.