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Judge Slams Trump for Wrongful Deportation to Danger

4/7/2025

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Judge Condemns Deportation

A federal judge has condemned the Trump administration for the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a perilous Salvadoran prison, labeling the act as "wholly lawless." Judge Paula Xinis demanded his return by Monday, asserting there was no legal justification for his detention. Meanwhile, the administration has appealed, arguing it lacks the power to bring him back.

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Court Restores Appointees

In a significant ruling, a federal appeals court voted 7-4 to reinstate Democratic appointees Gwynne Wilcox and Cathy Harris, dismissed by President Trump. The court underscored the importance of Supreme Court precedent on independent agency member removals. As the Trump administration gears up to appeal, the battle over executive power intensifies.

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Judge Condemns Deportation

A federal judge has condemned the Trump administration for the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a perilous Salvadoran prison, labeling the act as "wholly lawless." Judge Paula Xinis demanded his return by Monday, asserting there was no legal justification for his detention. Meanwhile, the administration has appealed, arguing it lacks the power to bring him back.

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