Bulwark Takes SCOTUS Orders Trump Administration to "Facilitate" Return of Wrongly Deported Man
Apr 11, 2025
Kyle Cheney, a legal affairs reporter at Politico, joins the discussion to unpack a significant Supreme Court ruling on the wrongful deportation of Kilmer Abrego Garcia, sending shockwaves through immigration policy. He highlights the unanimous decision that mandates the Trump administration facilitate Garcia's return to the U.S. Cheney also delves into the complexities of executive authority and due process for deported individuals, shedding light on how these rulings could shape future immigration practices and the interplay with international relations.
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SCOTUS Orders Man's Return
- The Supreme Court ordered the Trump administration to "facilitate" the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S. after wrongful deportation.
- This decision acknowledges an administrative error despite prior court orders preventing his removal to El Salvador.
Acknowledged Illegal Deportation
- The deportation violated a 2019 court order protecting Abrego Garcia from danger if sent to El Salvador.
- The administration later admitted the removal was a "clerical and administrative error."
Misidentification of Deportee
- Abrego Garcia was never convicted but suspected of gang affiliation and was protected due to risk of persecution in El Salvador.
- The court ruling confirms he was wrongly identified and deported without due cause.