A federal judge ordered Trump lawyers to quickly comply with requests in the case of Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident wrongfully deported to El Salvador. The judge gave the administration two weeks to detail efforts to facilitate his release and return. She will then assess the government's good faith and consider potential contempt proceedings.
The judge emphasized that the Supreme Court had already ruled on the matter and that the discovery process would be swift. The Justice Department objected to this interpretation.
The hearing followed the government's failure to comply with directives regarding Abrego Garcia's location and return. His lawyers argued that the administration had taken no steps to comply with court orders. The administration's inaction has raised the possibility of civil contempt.
The hearing is part of ongoing legal battles over deportations. Recently, judges in Texas and New York blocked the administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act. Trump officials have suggested that Abrego Garcia's return is up to El Salvador, seemingly ignoring the court order.
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Karamba
They are trying to make a mockery of the judicial process.
Matzomaster
They're just trying to make Trump look bad. This is a witch hunt!
Rotfront
They'll find a way to drag this out for years and cost the country money.
Eugene Alta
The judge is doing her job and demanding people are treated fairly.
Noir Black
The Supreme Court ruling is probably being misapplied. Just another legal game.
Michelangelo
They're playing games with people's lives. He needs to come home!
Raphael
It's clear this administration has no respect for the law.
Leonardo
The "Alien Enemies Act" is being abused. This is wrong!