US claim of state secrets privilege in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case is ‘inadequate,’ judge says
A federal judge in Maryland said in May 2025 that the Trump administration's explanation for invoking the state secrets privilege to withhold information about returning Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, was inadequate.
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1 viewpointTrump attorneys draw judge's ire by saying 'state secrets' keep them from sharing details on Abrego Garcia's return
US wants to withhold details in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case. Judge will hear arguments
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2 viewpointsTrump attorneys anger judge by claiming ‘state secrets’ keeps them from sharing details on Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s case
US wants to withhold details in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case. Judge will hear arguments