Maryland Father Deported to El Salvador Due to Administrative Error
A Maryland father, Kilmar Abrego-Garcia, was wrongfully deported to El Salvador due to an administrative error by U.S. immigration authorities. Abrego-Garcia, who has lived in the U.S. for over two decades, was detained and deported despite having a pending asylum case. The error occurred during the Trump administration, highlighting ongoing issues with the U.S. immigration system.
Upon his arrival in El Salvador, Abrego-Garcia was imprisoned in the notorious Cecot prison, known for its harsh conditions. His family in Maryland, unaware of his deportation, launched a frantic search for him. The case has drawn attention to the broader implications of administrative errors in immigration enforcement and the human cost of such mistakes.
Advocates and legal experts are calling for a thorough investigation into the incident and reforms to prevent similar occurrences. The Biden administration has yet to comment on the case, but it underscores the challenges and complexities of immigration policy and enforcement.
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Can a US citizen be deported?
These individuals in removal proceedings include Americans by birth and legal immigrants that were naturalized under 8 U.S.C. § 1427 or admitted as nationals of the United States under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000. A U.S. citizen cannot legally be deported, and thus can return to the United States at any time.
Is Abrego Garcia a citizen?
That's because Abrego Garcia is not a U.S. citizen and is outside the country, the professor said. The Supreme Court has long held that Congress, working with the executive branch, gets to decide who's allowed to enter and under what terms.
What did Donald Trump do?
During his first term, Trump imposed a travel ban on seven Muslim-majority countries, expanded the U.S.–Mexico border wall, and enforced a family separation policy. He rolled back environmental and business regulations, signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and appointed three Supreme Court justices.
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