A federal judge has ruled that Kilmar Abergo Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, must be brought back to the US following a legal battle regarding his immigration status.
Judge Orders Return of Man Wrongfully Deported to El Salvador
Judge Orders Return of Man Wrongfully Deported to El Salvador
Federal ruling mandates reinstatement of Maryland resident after ICE's error in deportation process.
In a significant ruling, US District Judge Paula Xinis has ordered the return of Kilmar Abergo Garcia, a Maryland man who was deported to El Salvador in an alleged administrative error by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The order came after Garcia was forcibly sent back to his home country alongside numerous alleged gang members last month. Garcia, who received a legal protection from deportation in 2019, is expected to be returned to the US by Monday, per the judge's directive.
ICE acknowledged the mistake in a recent court document, but the case has garnered attention due to the White House's claims that Garcia is linked to the infamous MS-13 gang. His legal team has contested this assertion, stating that there is no substantial evidence connecting him to gang activities and that he has not faced any criminal charges in either the United States or El Salvador. The unfolding drama highlights ongoing concerns over immigration enforcement and the consequences of wrongful deportation practices.
