El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, during a meeting with President Trump, stated he could not return a Salvadoran migrant deported from the U.S. in error, questioning his own authority amid legal repercussions. Bukele's stance is seen as a political alignment with the Trump administration's deportation strategies. Meanwhile, legal experts criticize Bukele's commitment to democratic norms, especially following a Supreme Court ruling ordering the migrant's return. This incident underscores ongoing tensions involving Salvadoran deportees and U.S. immigration policies, highlighting the difficult balance of power between countries.
"How can I smuggle a terrorist into the United States? I don't have the power," Mr. Bukele said, emphasizing his compliance with U.S. deportation policy.
"If he has any remaining commitment to democratic norms, he has an obligation to resolve this case," said Ana Maria Mendez Dardon, criticizing Bukele's refusal.
The Supreme Court unanimously upheld a federal judge's order for the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, which Bukele has defied.
This case highlights a legal clash involving deportees, their treatment by the Salvadoran government, and the implications of Trump's strict immigration policies.
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