The US Supreme Court has mandated the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador due to an administrative error, highlighting the importance of due process in deportation cases.
**Supreme Court Orders Return of Wrongly Deported Migrant to US**
**Supreme Court Orders Return of Wrongly Deported Migrant to US**
The landmark ruling emphasizes the need for accountability in immigration processes.
In a significant decision, the US Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration must ensure the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador. The Court's unanimous ruling comes after it was revealed that Garcia's deportation was the result of an “administrative error” by the federal immigration authorities.
Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant, was transported to a notorious prison known as Cecot, where dangerous gang members are housed, as part of the controversial deportation agreement between the US and El Salvador. The Court's decision rejected the Trump administration's plea to halt a previous district court order that mandated his timely repatriation, confirming that Garcia’s case needs to be treated as if he had never been sent away.
Legal representatives have hailed the ruling as a triumph for the rule of law. Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg, Garcia’s attorney, stated, "The Supreme Court upheld the district judge's order that the government has to bring Kilmar home," emphasizing the responsibility of the government to rectify their mistake.
The case has raised eyebrows about the limits of executive power in immigration matters, particularly regarding operations that involve foreign diplomacy. Last week, the administration argued that Judge Paula Xinis from the Maryland district court overstepped her authority by demanding that Garcia be returned by a specific time, asserting that the president has exclusive control over foreign relations and deportation processes.
The Supreme Court did pause the order temporarily while considering the legality of the district court’s demands but ultimately instructed Judge Xinis to clarify her ruling, ensuring it aligns with the president's authority.
Garcia entered the US illegally from El Salvador as a minor and, after facing arrest in 2019, received protection from deportation by an immigration judge due to the potential danger he might face from gangs in his home country. However, he was deported on March 15, against the court's decision prohibiting such action.
His wife, Jennifer Vasquez Sura, has publicly advocated for Garcia's release, describing the ongoing struggle as an emotional ordeal for their children and family. "This continues to be an emotional roller coaster for my children, Kilmar's mother, his brother, and siblings,” she explained, committing to continue the fight for his return.
As the case moves back to the trial court, the administration now faces questions about the timeline for Garcia's return, with no clear deadline set by the justices.
