A U.S. District Judge, Paula Xinis, ruled that Kilmar Abrego’s legal challenge against his wrongful deportation to El Salvador can proceed, despite the Trump administration bringing him back to the U.S. to face criminal charges. The judge expressed frustration over the administration’s handling, citing concerns about a potential second deportation and ordering officials to testify. Abrego, a Salvadoran national with an American wife and son, was deported in March despite a 2019 order barring it due to persecution risks.
U.S. judge rules Abrego’s challenge to wrongful deportation can proceed
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A U.S. District Judge, Paula Xinis, ruled that Kilmar Abrego’s legal challenge against his wrongful deportation to El Salvador can proceed, despite the Trump administration bringing him back to the U.S. to face criminal charges. The judge expressed frustration over the administration’s handling, citing concerns about a potential second deportation and ordering officials to testify. Abrego, a Salvadoran national with an American wife and son, was deported in March despite a 2019 order barring it due to persecution risks.
Trending- 1 2019: Judicial order barring Abrego's deportation to El Salvador
- 2 March (current year): Kilmar Abrego deported to El Salvador
- 3 June (current year): Abrego returned to the United States to face criminal charges
- 4 Monday: U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis rules Abrego's challenge can proceed
- 5 Thursday: U.S. officials ordered to testify about plans for Abrego
- Kilmar Abrego's legal challenge against wrongful deportation can proceed
- U.S. officials ordered to testify about plans for Abrego
- Continued legal uncertainty for Kilmar Abrego regarding his immigration status
- Increased scrutiny on Trump administration's immigration policies
What: A U.S. judge ruled that Kilmar Abrego's lawsuit challenging his wrongful deportation to El Salvador can continue, expressing concerns about the Trump administration's handling of his case and the possibility of a second deportation.
When: Judge ruled on Monday; Abrego was deported in March; returned to U.S. in June; 2019 judicial order; oral arguments for a related case scheduled for this month; officials ordered to testify on Thursday.
Where: Greenbelt, Maryland (U.S. District Court); El Salvador; Tennessee (where he faces charges); United States.
Why: Abrego was wrongfully deported in March despite a 2019 judicial order, and the Trump administration's subsequent actions, including bringing him back to face charges and potentially deporting him again, have created legal uncertainty and frustration for the judge. The case highlights Trump's hardline immigration approach.
How: Abrego sued in Maryland federal court. The judge rejected the administration's bid to end the civil lawsuit, citing ongoing issues and the risk of improper re-deportation.