The Daily Trapped Abroad: The Man at the Center of a Constitutional Standoff
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Apr 15, 2025 
Adam Liptak, a Supreme Court reporter for The New York Times, dives into the gripping story of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wrongfully deported to a dangerous Salvadoran prison. He discusses the complex legal battles that reveal systemic issues in deportation practices. Liptak also addresses the tensions between the judiciary and the executive branch under Trump, emphasizing the implications for the rule of law. The conversation sheds light on how one man's plight highlights broader questions of justice and governmental accountability.
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Wrongful Deportation
- Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man, was mistakenly deported to El Salvador despite a judge's ruling.
- He was sent to a brutal prison there, although he had no criminal record and had a work permit.
Lawyer on Leave
- The government lawyer who admitted the deportation mistake was put on administrative leave.
- This was because the lawyer was candid with the court and admitted a mistake instead of 'zealously' defending the US position.
Judge's Outrage
- The Maryland judge was appalled by the government's actions, calling them 'lawless' and 'un-American'.
- She ordered the government to return Abrego Garcia, highlighting the lack of due process.