A federal appeals court rebuked the Trump administration for refusing to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S., calling its defiance “shocking,” according to the Associated Press. Despite acknowledging his mistaken deportation, officials argue they lack authority to act—an assertion the court flatly rejected.
The court upheld a lower judge’s order demanding sworn testimony from key officials, warning that continued resistance erodes the rule of law. Judges, including a Reagan appointee, said detaining a U.S. resident abroad without due process endangers fundamental liberties.
While the administration labels Abrego Garcia a gang member, no criminal charges exist. The court insists due process must be honored—regardless of the government’s claims.
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