The Trump Administration Could Have Fought to Deport Abrego Garcia in 2019. It Passed on the Chance
Briefly

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadorian living in Maryland, faced deportation under the Trump administration, which failed to appeal the immigration judge's ruling that protected him from removal due to gang threats in El Salvador. His deportation to the notorious CECOT prison was later deemed an administrative error. The Supreme Court mandated his release, emphasizing that the Trump administration must follow legal procedures in deportations. Despite the ruling, there has been little action from the Trump administration to rectify the situation or secure his release, drawing criticism regarding their handling of immigration law.
"During his first term, Donald Trump's administration had a chance to challenge Kilmar Abrego Garcia's protection from deportation, but didn't take it..."
"Abrego Garcia was marched into CECOT prison on March 15... Trump's Immigration and Customs Enforcement had 30 days to appeal that ruling. No appeal was filed..."
Read at time.com
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