Judge orders Trump administration to return wrongly deported man to the U.S

In the United States, a series of court rulings have emerged regarding the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador, which has sparked significant legal challenges. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis has publicly criticized the Trump administration for acting in 'bad faith' by failing to provide information to facilitate Garcia's return after a mistaken deportation. Xinis's ruling illustrates a broader conflict over immigration policy, particularly pertaining to individuals like Garcia, who allegedly faced wrongful removal despite maintaining asylum claims. The government acknowledged that his deportation was an administrative mistake, but it has insisted Garcia is associated with the MS-13 gang—a claim that lacks substantiation as he has neither been charged nor convicted of any crime. In her proceedings, Judge Xinis has mandated that the administration adhere to court orders for Garcia's return and provide updates regarding compliance. The implications of this case potentially extend beyond Garcia, challenging the administration's deportation policies and procedural integrity in handling immigrant cases. Weeks later, in a related ruling, Judge Stephanie Gallagher similarly compelled the government to reverse the deportation of another migrant, Cristian, who was also sent to El Salvador in violation of a legal settlement regarding asylum seekers. These federal court challenges signify a mounting pushback against the Trump administration's stringent immigration practices, underscoring tensions in the judicial system aimed at enforcing the rights of migrants against executive actions.