• U.S. Supreme Court orders Trump administration to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, deported to El Salvador by mistake.
• Judge Paula Xinis expresses frustration over government's failure to provide updates on Abrego Garcia's status.
• Administration claims the deportation was due to an "administrative error" yet defends their actions regarding his status.
• State Department confirms Garcia is "alive and secure" in El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center.
• Backlash from legal experts and advocates against the handling of Garcia's deportation and subsequent treatment.

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ordered the Trump administration to take necessary steps to bring back Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. On March 15, Garcia was placed in the notorious Terrorism Confinement Center after immigration officials alleged he was a member of MS-13 gang, a claim his legal team has consistently denied. The Supreme Court's ruling emphasized that his deportation violated a 2019 immigration judge’s order that barred his removal due to fears of gang violence in El Salvador.

Judge Paula Xinis, who has presided over Garcia's case, has been outspoken in her frustration regarding the Trump administration's lack of action. During a recent court hearing, she questioned DOJ lawyer Drew Ensign about the efforts made to comply with the court’s order to facilitate Garcia's return. “Where is he and under whose authority?” she demanded, stressing that her inquiries were not about state secrets but rather about basic accountability in the case.

The Justice Department's evasiveness drew sharp criticism, with Xinis stating that their inaction was “extremely troubling” and her concern over the safety of Garcia, who is reportedly still in Salvadoran custody, heightened. Despite acknowledging the mistake in his deportation, the administration has maintained a defensive stance, arguing they cannot provide information about Garcia's situation while he is under El Salvador's authority.

As the legal battle unfolds, the State Department confirmed that Garcia is “alive and secure” in the Salvadoran facility. The ongoing tension highlights the intersection of U.S. immigration policy and judicial oversight as the Supreme Court’s decision mandates a framework for ensuring Garcia’s rights are protected while continuing to navigate the complex dynamics of foreign diplomacy.

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