DOJ Places Attorney on Leave After Mishandling Maryland Migrant Case

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has placed an attorney on administrative leave following a significant error in a Maryland migrant case. The incident involved the wrongful deportation of a Salvadoran man, which occurred due to the attorney's failure to zealously advocate for the migrant's rights. This case has sparked widespread criticism and raised questions about the handling of immigration cases within the U.S.

The attorney's suspension came after it was discovered that the Salvadoran man, who had been living in Maryland, was mistakenly deported despite having a pending asylum case. The Trump administration's decision to suspend the lawyer involved has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising the move as necessary accountability, while others argue it highlights deeper systemic issues within the immigration system.

The case has drawn attention from various news outlets, with reports detailing the sequence of events leading to the man's deportation and the subsequent actions taken by the DOJ. The incident underscores the challenges and complexities of immigration law and the critical need for competent legal representation in such cases.

• DOJ
• Maryland
• Salvadoran man
• Trump Administration

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DOJ places senior lawyer on leave in case of mistakenly deported man

2 days ago

- abcnews

Trump Administration Live Updates: Judge Says ‘Grievous’ Deportation Error Must Be Reversed

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- nytimes

US judge scolds Trump officials for failing to return deported man

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- bbc

DOJ attorney placed on leave after expressing frustration in court with government over mistakenly deported man

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- cnn

Judge says deportation of Maryland man to an El Salvador prison was ‘wholly lawless’

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- apnews

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Why was Kilmar Abrego Garcia deported?

Officials alleged they were gang members and thus subject to deportation. Mr Garcia was found to have been wrongly removed in part because a US immigration judge had granted him legal protection from deportation in 2019. His lawyer has denied any gang ties and said Mr Garcia has never been charged with a crime.

Who is the Maryland man deported to El Salvador?

Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia was deported despite having protected legal status. A federal judge in Maryland on Friday granted a preliminary injunction and ordered the government to facilitate the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was deported to El Salvador in error, by Monday.