Overview

• Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident wrongfully deported to El Salvador due to an administrative error, remains imprisoned in a Salvadoran mega-prison.
• Despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on April 10 requiring Garcia's return, President Trump and El Salvador’s President Bukele have openly refused to comply.
• During an Oval Office meeting on April 14, Bukele dismissed the possibility of returning Garcia, labeling him a 'terrorist' without evidence, a claim contradicted by court findings.
• The Trump administration argues that facilitating Garcia’s return is not their responsibility, emphasizing presidential authority over foreign policy despite judicial mandates.
• The case highlights broader concerns over executive overreach, erosion of judicial authority, and the human rights implications of U.S.-El Salvador deportation agreements.