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Trump Administration Admits Wrongful Deportation of Protected Father

4/1/2025

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In a shocking misstep, the Trump administration has acknowledged the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father granted protected status. Despite this admission, officials insist U.S. courts lack the power to facilitate his return. Abrego Garcia, who escaped gang violence and has a clean record, now languishes in a Salvadoran prison, igniting fears over the administration's deportation policies.

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In a shocking misstep, the Trump administration has acknowledged the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father granted protected status. Despite this admission, officials insist U.S. courts lack the power to facilitate his return. Abrego Garcia, who escaped gang violence and has a clean record, now languishes in a Salvadoran prison, igniting fears over the administration's deportation policies.