Stephen Miller denies return of wrongfully deported man to the U.S
- Stephen Miller argued that the U.S. has no authority to demand the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador.
- Garcia's deportation was based on his classification as an MS-13 gang member, which he denies.
- The Trump administration shows no intention of complying with the Supreme Court's order regarding Garcia's case.
In El Salvador, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller stated during an Oval Office meeting that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador, will not be returned to the U.S. despite a Supreme Court order to facilitate his return. Garcia has been held in a high-security prison under the designation of being a member of the MS-13 gang, a classification he denies, asserting that his deportation was unlawful. Miller emphasized that neither the Secretary of State nor the President could be compelled to retrieve him against El Salvador's will, reinforcing the administration's position that the U.S. cannot dictate actions concerning El Salvadoran citizens. Miller's comments came amid political tensions surrounding immigration policies and deportation practices under the Trump administration, with even the President of El Salvador claiming that it would be impossible to smuggle Garcia into the United States. Following these developments, Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen expressed his discontent, stating that actions would be taken if Garcia was not returned, questioning the legality and morality of the situation. The Trump administration has faced criticism for ignoring court orders while reinforcing a hardline stance on immigration. Underneath these interactions lay a complex web of immigration law, court rulings, and national sovereignty debates that have significant implications for the treatment of deportees and international relations.