Kilmar Abrego Garcia

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wrongly deported to El Salvador, is back in the U.S. to face smuggling charges

3:54pm June 06, 2025

Abrego Garcia faces criminal charges for allegedly transporting migrants without legal status around the country, according to a Justice Department indictment.

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After a scathing rebuke, judge grants DOJ an extension in deportation case

4:37pm April 23, 2025

by Joel Rose

A federal judge gave the Trump administration another week to answer detailed questions about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man whose illegal deportation has raised concerns about due process.

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House Democrats land in El Salvador, demand Abrego Garcia's return

6:00am April 21, 2025

Unsanctioned congressional trip comes days after Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia

National

Opinion: When a hat becomes a threat

8:00am April 19, 2025

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the Chicago Bulls cap that is being cited as evidence of a deported Maryland man's gang membership.

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Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court To Block Order To Return Mistakenly Deported Man

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Clash between Trump and the courts sparks questions of a constitutional crisis

5:53pm April 18, 2025

by Nina Totenberg

Every day it seems new conflicts arise between President Trump and the courts. Prompting another round of the question: Are we in a constitutional crisis?

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Politics & Government

Elon, UNCG team up for 'rule of law' symposium addressing recent high-profile issues

2:11pm April 18, 2025

by Paul Garber

Among the topics likely to be discussed are the volume of executive orders coming from the White House and due process in the deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

President Trump Meets With El Salvador President Nayib Bukele At The White House

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5 takeaways from the week: Nearing a constitutional crisis?

5:00am April 18, 2025

The week was dominated by news about the Maryland man illegally deported to El Salvador. But there was also concern over tariffs and Robert F. Kennedy's work as Health and Human Services secretary.

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A Maryland senator visits his wrongfully deported constituent in El Salvador

1:02pm April 17, 2025

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen went to El Salvador to lobby for the release of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, whose deportation has gripped the U.S. He isn't the only lawmaker with such a trip in mind.