Trump administration argues judge cannot order return of man mistakenly deported to El Salvador
Justice Department attorney Erez Reuveni was placed on leave after conceding that Kilmar Abrego Garcia should not have been deported to El Salvador.
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3 developments- Apr 4, 2025The U.S. must return a Maryland man mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, judge says
- Apr 5, 2025Judge rejects Trump attempt to dismiss order to return man from El Salvador prison
- Apr 6, 2025Trump administration argues judge cannot order return of man mistakenly deported to El Salvador
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