Mistaken deportation sends Maryland man to Salvadoran prison
The American administration mistakenly deported a Maryland resident despite his protective immigration status. The man ended up in the notorious prison in El Salvador. Trump's administration admitted the error but claims they cannot bring him back to the country.
What do you need to know?
- Deportation to El Salvador: Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who held a protective immigration status in the USA, was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, where he ended up in the harsh CECOT prison.
- Administrative error: Donald Trump's administration admitted that the deportation was due to an "administrative error."
- Legal dispute: Abrego Garcia's family has filed a lawsuit demanding that the USA request his return. However, the administration claims they have no jurisdiction over his detention and cannot bring him back.
How did Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia's deportation occur?
"On March 15, although ICE was aware of his protection from removal to El Salvador, Abrego Garcia was removed to El Salvador because of an administrative error," court documents state.
The deportation occurred despite documentation indicating his protective status. Furthermore, Abrego Garcia did not leave the USA voluntarily due to fear of persecution.
The Trump administration admitted Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador despite having protective immigration status in the USA.
The Trump administration acknowledges the mistake but claims they can't do anything
Abrego Garcia's family has filed a lawsuit demanding the USA request his return.
"According to the lawsuit filed by his lawyer, the government put Mr. Abrego Garcia on a plane to El Salvador without any legal justification.
However, the Trump administration argues that since Abrego Garcia is no longer under U.S. jurisdiction, the court cannot issue an order regarding his detention and release.
Controversial decisions and mistakes
Abrego Garcia's deportation is not the only instance of controversial actions by the Trump administration. As part of the operation, hundreds of Venezuelans were also sent to El Salvador, accused of belonging to the Tren de Aragua gang.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged that not all deported individuals were members of the gang, and their removal was considered to be of no benefit to the United States. The Trump administration has approached the Supreme Court to consider the possibility of resuming such deportations, arguing that presidential powers regarding national security are unjustly limited.
