Fri Apr 11 23:46:34 UTC 2025: ## Trump Administration Delays Return of Deportée to El Salvador Amidst Judicial Backlash

**Washington D.C.** – The Trump administration is facing intense criticism for its handling of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant mistakenly deported to an El Salvadoran prison despite a court order protecting him from deportation. A federal judge has expressed outrage at the administration’s failure to comply with deadlines to repatriate Abrego Garcia, who was deported on March 15th, in violation of a 2019 court order.

Abrego Garcia, who had lived in Maryland since 2011 with his American wife and child, was detained and deported on one of three flights carrying alleged gang members to El Salvador. His family subsequently sued, and Judge Paula Xinis ordered the administration to facilitate his return. While the Supreme Court upheld the order, it also noted ambiguity in the wording and urged the lower court to consider executive branch prerogatives.

At a tense Friday hearing, Judge Xinis demanded the administration disclose Abrego Garcia’s whereabouts and provide daily updates on their efforts to bring him back. The Department of Justice, while claiming intent to comply, requested an extension until Tuesday, citing the need to evaluate the Supreme Court ruling and arguing that the court’s deadlines were “impracticable.” They further asserted that foreign affairs cannot operate on judicial timelines due to “sensitive country-specific considerations.”

This claim was met with skepticism from Abrego Garcia’s lawyers, who accused the administration of delaying tactics and obfuscation, endangering his life and safety. His wife, Jennifer Vasquez Sura, described the situation as an emotional rollercoaster and expressed her determination to fight until her husband’s return.

The case underscores the ongoing tension between the Trump administration and federal courts, with several instances of the administration attempting to circumvent or delay compliance with court orders. While the administration maintains that Abrego Garcia’s deportation was warranted, they admit the deportation *to El Salvador* was an “administrative error.” The judge, however, remains unconvinced, ordering daily updates from the administration, regardless of their claimed inability to meet the deadlines.

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