U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia after deeming his deportation to El Salvador illegal. Garcia, who was arrested while picking up his son, was mistakenly deported by ICE, which acknowledged the administrative error. The ruling has drawn criticism from White House officials, including Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who questioned the judge's jurisdiction and authority. The broader implications of the ruling reflect ongoing tensions between immigration enforcement and judicial oversight.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized a judge's ruling ordering the return of a deported man, questioning the judge's authority over El Salvador.
Judge Paula Xinis ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation was illegal due to a lack of legal basis when he was removed to El Salvador.
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