The Salvadoran government confirmed that the United States retains constructive custody of prisoners sent there under the Trump administration, challenging DOJ statements about lack of jurisdiction. The DOJ maintained they had no responsibility once detainees were on foreign soil. However, the U.S. government facilitated the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador without formal extradition, signaling potential inconsistencies in the DOJ's position. Judge Stephanie Gallagher of the District of Maryland has ordered the government to provide truthful explanations regarding these custody claims, particularly in the context of ongoing litigation involving undocumented minors.
The Salvadoran government admitted that the United States retains constructive custody of prisoners dumped there by the Trump administration, contradicting DOJ claims about jurisdiction.
DOJ argued that the United States had no custody over detainees after their removal to El Salvador, claiming this absolved them of responsibility.
Judge Stephanie Gallagher of the US District Court for the District of Maryland has ordered the government to explain its claims, demanding honesty in their response.
In the case of J.O.P. v. Dep't of Homeland Security, the government agreed not to remove undocumented children without ensuring due process.
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