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Federal Judge Orders Return of Wrongfully Deported Maryland Man

Federal Judge Orders Return of Wrongfully Deported Maryland Man

A federal judge in Maryland has ordered the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man who was wrongfully deported from the U.S. The decision has sparked a significant legal battle between the judiciary and the Department of Justice (DOJ). The judge described the deportation as 'wholly lawless,' highlighting the errors in the process that led to Garcia's removal to El Salvador.

The DOJ has responded by arguing that the judge lacks the authority to order Garcia's return, escalating tensions between the branches of government. This case has brought attention to the complexities and potential flaws in the U.S. deportation system, raising questions about the rights of immigrants and the accountability of government agencies.

The controversy has led to the sidelining of a DOJ lawyer involved in the case, as reported by Reuters. The situation continues to unfold, with potential implications for immigration policy and the enforcement of deportation orders across the country.

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Where is Kilmar Abrego Garcia from?

Abreho Garcia fled El Salvador around 2011 because he and his family were facing threats by local gangs. In 2019, a U.S. immigration judge granted him protection from deportation to El Salvador.

Who is the Maryland man deported to El Salvador?

Abrego Garcia, a 29-year-old Salvadoran national, was arrested in Maryland and deported last month despite an immigration judge's 2019 ruling that shielded him from deportation to El Salvador, where he faced likely persecution by local gangs.

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