Court Says DOJ Must Help Man Wrongfully Deported to El Salvador

Washington D.C. - The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the U.S. government must take action to facilitate the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador and subsequently imprisoned. The court determined that the Department of Justice (DOJ) had not adequately complied with prior court orders related to Garcia's deportation case.

Garcia's case has drawn national attention, raising questions about the accuracy and fairness of deportation procedures. He was deported to El Salvador in error, despite ongoing legal challenges to his removal. Upon arrival in El Salvador, he was detained, further complicating the situation.

The Supreme Court's decision mandates that the DOJ actively work to secure Garcia's release from custody in El Salvador. The specific steps the DOJ must take were not detailed in the ruling, but the court emphasized the urgency and importance of correcting the initial error. This case underscores the potential consequences of flawed deportation processes and the need for greater oversight to prevent similar incidents in the future.