A Maryland judge ruled not to hold officials in contempt for wrongfully deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an alleged MS-13 gang member, but warned against 'gamesmanship.' Judge Paula Xinis emphasized the need to process both sides while addressing the federal government's stonewalling in returning Garcia post-deportation. His removal violated a 2019 order granting him U.S. asylum, as it endangered him with rival gangs in El Salvador. The Supreme Court found his deportation wrongful and mandated his return to the U.S.
Xinis questioned the federal government lawyers over their refusal to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia by the court-ordered deadline, condemning it as 'gamesmanship'.
Judge Paula Xinis emphasized, 'There will be no tolerance for gamesmanship or grandstanding,' warning the government to comply with court orders.
The Supreme Court found Abrego Garcia was wrongfully deported and ordered the feds to 'facilitate' his return to the U.S.
By deporting Garcia without consideration for prior asylum orders, the Trump administration's act went against a 2019 immigration ruling.
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