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Justice Department Defies Court Orders, Sparks Constitutional Crisis

4/24/2025

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The U.S. Justice Department is facing mounting pressure as it defies court orders to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported to El Salvador despite his legal protections. Federal judges are alarmed by the administration's unclear responses, sparking fears of a constitutional crisis and raising serious questions about due process amid allegations of Garcia's ties to MS-13.

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The U.S. Justice Department is facing mounting pressure as it defies court orders to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported to El Salvador despite his legal protections. Federal judges are alarmed by the administration's unclear responses, sparking fears of a constitutional crisis and raising serious questions about due process amid allegations of Garcia's ties to MS-13.