Trump Administration Defies Court, Ignores Deportation Case | JQJO

The Trump administration contacted Salvadoran President Bukele regarding the detention of Kilmar Ábrego García, wrongly deported to El Salvador. Despite a Supreme Court order to facilitate Ábrego García's return for immigration proceedings, Bukele rejected the outreach. The administration's actions, seemingly to deflect legal responsibility and test presidential power limits, face scrutiny from Judge Paula Xinis. Secretary Rubio refused to confirm contact with Bukele, while President Trump claimed lawyers advised against intervention. The Justice Department now faces questioning regarding their compliance with the Supreme Court ruling, with Judge Xinis ordering expedited depositions of several administration officials.