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US Court Nears Decision on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Deportation and Release
The Trump administration has failed to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Africa, with legal and diplomatic complications hindering his removal, and ongoing court proceedings questioning the timing and efforts of his deportation process.
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Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation of Abrego Garcia Amid Legal Dispute
A federal judge in Maryland has temporarily halted the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was previously wrongly deported to El Salvador, questioning whether he has received sufficient due process and whether Uganda can guarantee his safety, amid ongoing legal proceedings and concerns over his rights.
Abrego Garcia Faces Deportation to Uganda Amid Legal Pressure
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran immigrant and high-profile critic of the Trump administration's immigration policies, faces a coercive choice: plead guilty to human smuggling or be deported to Uganda, amid allegations of threats from ICE and the DOJ to force a plea and concerns over vindictive prosecution and third-country deportations.
Wrongfully deported Maryland man Kilmar Abrego García released from custody
Kilmar Abrego García, a Maryland man illegally deported to El Salvador, has been released from jail in Tennessee after court orders, while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges, marking a significant legal victory amid ongoing disputes over his deportation and rights.
US Courts Permit Termination of TPS for 60,000 Migrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals paused a district court order that had temporarily prevented the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 60,000 residents from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua, allowing the Trump administration to proceed with ending TPS for these countries, which has caused concern among affected families and advocates.
DOJ Revises White House's Immigration Arrest Goals
The Biden administration has denied the existence of a 3,000-immigrant-per-day arrest quota previously confirmed by Trump officials, leading to legal and credibility issues as courts scrutinize ICE's practices and the administration's public statements.
Courts Clash Over Immigration Arrests in Los Angeles
A federal judge in California temporarily blocked U.S. immigration agents from using race, ethnicity, language, or location as suspicion for arrests, challenging the Trump administration's enforcement tactics. The government has appealed the decision, which could impact immigration enforcement practices across several counties in California. The case highlights ongoing legal battles over immigration policies and civil rights protections.
Court Approves Trump Admin's Plan to Deport Migrants to South Sudan
The U.S. Supreme Court approved the deportation of eight convicted men to South Sudan, dismissing legal challenges that argued the deportations were unconstitutional punishments, leading to their imminent transfer from a military base in Djibouti, despite concerns over potential torture and due process issues.
Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Asylum Restrictions at US-Mexico Border
A US federal court ruled that Trump's proclamation declaring an 'invasion' at the US-Mexico border and suspending asylum rights was unlawful, emphasizing that the president exceeded his authority and violated legal and constitutional bounds. The decision mandates the government to process asylum claims and upholds the rule of law, though the ruling's implementation is pending further legal review.
Judge Blocks Termination of Haitian Temporary Protections Amid Safety Concerns
A federal judge has blocked Kristi Noem from ending temporary protected status for Haitians, ruling her actions unlawful due to not following congressional procedures, thereby allowing Haitians to retain their work permits and deportation protections for now.
Key Witness in Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case Avoids Deportation
A key witness in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case, José Ramón Hernández Reyes, has been spared from deportation in exchange for his cooperation, and is allowed to stay in the U.S. for at least a year, as the case unfolds amid ongoing debates over immigration enforcement and the handling of Abrego Garcia's situation.