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Judge to Weigh State Secrets in Wrongful Deportation Case
5/17/2025
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- A federal judge in Maryland is set to hear crucial arguments regarding the Trump administration's use of state secrets privilege to keep details hidden about Kilmar Abrego Garcia's wrongful deportation to El Salvador. Abrego Garcia, who was shielded from removal due to gang threats, faces a battle as his lawyers claim the administration has failed to uphold its legal obligations.
