The NPR Politics Podcast Trump: Man Wrongfully Deported To El Salvador Won't Return To U.S.
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Apr 15, 2025 A man wrongfully deported to El Salvador is caught in a legal tangle as U.S. immigration policies collide with international law. The podcast dives into the historical context of U.S. deportations to El Salvador and the motivations behind these controversial agreements. Key questions arise about the ethics of such deportations and the challenges of navigating immigration courts. As the ACLU challenges these practices, the complexities of this case highlight the broader implications for U.S.-Central America relations.
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Wrongful Deportation
- Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran citizen living in Maryland, was wrongly deported.
- An administrative error led to his deportation despite having a work permit and withholding of removal status.
Administration's Argument
- The Trump administration argues that Abrego Garcia's deportation is a foreign policy matter, not subject to court jurisdiction.
- They claim he is an MS-13 member, despite his lawyer's denial.
Supreme Court Ruling
- The Supreme Court ordered the administration to "facilitate" Abrego Garcia's return, but the administration interprets this as providing a plane if El Salvador agrees.
- Bukele, however, has stated he won't return him.