The Take Why does the Trump administration refuse to bring Abrego Garcia back to the US?
Apr 18, 2025
Nayna Gupta, Policy Director at the American Immigration Council, dives deep into the troubling deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who faced removal despite a protective court order. They discuss the alarming tactics employed by immigration authorities, including dubious gang affiliation claims. Gupta highlights the dangerous realities for Garcia in a notorious Salvadoran prison and critiques the political motivations behind U.S. deportation policies. The conversation raises vital concerns about legal transparency and immigrant safety during a constitutional crisis.
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Kilmer Abrego Garcia's Deportation Story
- Kilmer Abrego Garcia fled El Salvador due to gangs threatening his life and extorting his mother. - Despite a judge granting him protection from deportation, he was later deported and imprisoned in El Salvador.
Trump Administration Violated Due Process
- The Trump administration deported hundreds to El Salvador's notorious prison without trial or charges. - They blatantly violated U.S. immigration court orders and basic due process rights.
Government Ignored Supreme Court Orders
- The U.S. government refuses to comply with Supreme Court orders to return Kilmer Abrego Garcia. - They falsely claim diplomatic impossibility and overreach national security powers, but this lacks basis.