Legal and Administrative Oversight
The Trump administration admitted to an "administrative error" in deporting Kilmer Armado Abrego-Garcia, a man with protected legal status, to , despite a standing immigration judge's order against his removal.
Abrego-Garcia's deportation occurred amid the enforcement of the Alien Enemies Act by , targeting alleged gang members from and MS-13, despite a federal judge's ruling halting deportations for due process.
Family and Legal Response
Abrego-Garcia's family, consisting of his wife and 5-year-old daughter, both U.S. citizens, has sued the U.S. government, seeking his return and challenging the deportation, citing danger to his life in El Salvador's prison.
Legal filings reveal conflicting narratives about Abrego-Garcia's alleged gang membership, with the U.S. government relying on unverified informant tips, while his attorneys argue the absence of evidence supporting gang affiliation, highlighting concerns over jurisdiction and the use of gang labels in immigration enforcement.