Federal judge orders us to mistakenly send our father back to El Salvador

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A federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to return Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to the country by April 7 after he was “miseriously expelled” to El Salvador. Judge Paula Xinis ruled on Friday that Abreg Garcia was removed from office despite being granted “no legal basis” for the resignation due to the risk of persecution of El Salvador. “Congress said you can’t do it, you did it anyway.” The Trump administration admitted in court that his deportation was due to “administrative errors,” marking the first concession with the recent deportation. Justice Department attorney Erez Reuveni admitted: “He shouldn't be sent to El Salvador,” but argued that the government could not retrieve him, calling the situation “dismasking.” Sinis pushed back, questioning why the United States, which has a $6 million contract with the El Salvador prison, could not secure his return. “All of this shows functional control,” she said. Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg, a lawyer for Abrego Garcia, urged the court to “put (the government) on the belt” to warn them that they did not take the matter seriously. He also challenged the government's unconfirmed MS-13 allegations, noting that “the government has chosen the option here that has not provided any evidence.” Outside the court building, Jennifer, the wife of Abrego Garcia, vowed to “continue the fight.” “Apology would be good, but I don't look forward to it,” Sandoval-Moshenberg added. Despite the ruling, the Trump administration appealed late Friday.

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