Overview

• Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident deported in violation of a protection order, remains imprisoned in El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center.
• The U.S. Supreme Court ruled last week that the Trump administration must 'facilitate' Garcia's return, but officials argue the order does not compel direct action to secure his release.
• President Trump and El Salvador President Nayib Bukele, meeting at the White House, both stated they lack the power to return Garcia to the United States.
• Bukele described the idea of releasing Garcia as 'preposterous,' labeling him a terrorist despite disputed claims of gang affiliation and no criminal record.
• Garcia's legal team continues to press for compliance with court orders, while daily updates from the administration have provided little clarity on efforts to address the situation.