Sat Apr 12 02:30:00 UTC 2025: ## US Judge Orders Daily Updates After Government Fails to Locate Mistakenly Deported Man
**Maryland, USA** – A US District Judge has ordered the Department of Justice to provide daily updates on its efforts to return Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to the United States after he was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Judge Paula Xinis expressed extreme concern over the government’s lack of information regarding Abrego Garcia’s whereabouts, even after the Supreme Court ordered the administration to “facilitate” his return.
Abrego Garcia, a father of three with protected status in the US, was deported due to an “administrative error,” according to the administration. However, the Justice Department attorney, Drew Ensign, repeatedly failed to provide the judge with basic information on Abrego Garcia’s location during Friday’s hearing. Ensign’s inability to answer simple questions led Judge Xinis to accuse the government of non-compliance and inaction.
The judge’s order stems from a previous ruling where she deemed the deportation an “illegal act.” The administration appealed, reaching the Supreme Court, which upheld the lower court’s order but emphasized the need for clarification and deference to the Executive Branch in foreign affairs. Despite this, the government has failed to meet deadlines to provide information about its efforts to bring Abrego Garcia back.
The Justice Department claims Abrego Garcia is in Salvadoran custody, a claim disputed by his attorneys who say he was identified in a photo at El Salvador’s CECOT mega-prison. ICE officials allege Abrego Garcia is a member of MS-13, designated a foreign terrorist organization by the Trump administration.
President Trump, while acknowledging he would comply with a Supreme Court order to return Abrego Garcia, demonstrated unfamiliarity with the specifics of the case. This contrasts with the Justice Department’s arguments in court. The judge’s frustration was evident, and she ordered daily sworn statements detailing the government’s actions, emphasizing that even a lack of information must be reported. The judge made clear that she will not tolerate delays in the process.
The case highlights ongoing tensions between the judicial branch and the Trump administration regarding immigration policy and the handling of deportation cases. The ongoing legal battle and the government’s apparent lack of action raise serious concerns about accountability and the fate of Abrego Garcia.
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