Trump administration wrongfully deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador

In March 2019, Kilmar Abrego Garcia was apprehended in the United States, where he had illegally entered in 2011. Following his arrest by the Prince George County Police for soliciting employment without authorization, he was placed in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. An immigration judge reviewed his case, confirming that Garcia had entered the country illegally and ordering his deportation. However, this judge also issued a 'withholding of removal' order, indicating that Garcia could not be sent back to El Salvador due to the significant risk of persecution he faced there. The Trump administration later admitted a clerical error occurred, leading to Garcia's deportation despite the withholding order still being valid. This oversight resulted in him being sent to a notorious prison in El Salvador, raising concerns about his safety. Garcia's family is now fighting in court to have him returned to the United States, having argued that his deportation was a misguided decision based on erroneous accusations of gang affiliation. Despite the administration's acknowledgment of the mistake, it appears that they are not taking steps to rectify the situation, prompting demands for judicial intervention to retrieve Garcia from El Salvador and ensure his safety.