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Trump Administration Defends Controversial Deportation Despite Court Order

5/18/2025

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Trump Defends Deportation

The Trump administration remains resolute in its defense of the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident sent to El Salvador in March. While officials admit the deportation breached a court order, they insist it was lawful. A Justice Department lawyer acknowledged the mistake but argued it wasn't illegal during a Maryland court hearing.

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Rubio Warns National Security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's unsealed declaration warns that disclosing information about Kilmar Abrego Garcia's wrongful deportation poses risks to U.S. national security and foreign relations. A Maryland judge slammed the government for its weak evidence in claiming state secrets privilege. Meanwhile, passionate supporters rallied, highlighting the profound constitutional issues at stake in Garcia's case.

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Trump Defends Deportation

The Trump administration remains resolute in its defense of the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident sent to El Salvador in March. While officials admit the deportation breached a court order, they insist it was lawful. A Justice Department lawyer acknowledged the mistake but argued it wasn't illegal during a Maryland court hearing.

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