In a new twist in the fate of Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia who has been mistakenly deported to El Salvador, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele is refusing his return to the United States.
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Both President Trump and Bukele assert they lack the power to rectify this error, even though the United States Supreme Court mandated U.S. intervention in facilitating Abrego Garcia’s return.
The Supreme Court issued an order for the U.S. to facilitate Garcia’s release.
President Nayib Bukele, however, has no intentions of complying, labeling Abrego Garcia a terrorist and threatening regional stability by his return.
Despite the high court’s ruling, both countries’ leaders claim they lack the authority to resolve this grave mistake.
The story intensified following a meeting between President Trump and President Bukele.
The court’s decision demands judicial compliance and responsible foreign relations, yet both presidents continue to play a game of bureaucratic hot potato.
Trump aides, including Attorney General Pam Bondi and White House aide Stephen Miller, suggested that the decision ultimately rests with El Salvador.
Miller goes further, stating that pursuing Abrego Garcia’s return would place the U.S. in a precarious position, equating it to “kidnapping.”
This statement underscores the reluctance and perceived inability of the Trump administration to enforce the court’s order.
Abrego Garcia’s family denies gang affiliations, asserting that he fled to escape violence, adding emotional complexity to an immense procedural blunder.
Representative Jamie Raskin emphasized the importance of adhering to the U.S.-El Salvador deportation agreement, urging for action in line with the Supreme Court ruling.
Meanwhile, lawmakers, including Senator Chris Van Hollen, have expressed concern over this growing issue, seeking a meeting with Bukele to find a resolution.
The tension surrounding this case highlights the delicate nature of international diplomacy and the importance of firm national leadership.
As the families and lawmakers seek urgent action, this incident undeniably raises questions about border security, legal immigration processes, and governmental responsibility.
BREAKING: The President of El Salvador just said he will not be returning Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States. Bukele is a ROCKSTAR for this!
CNN's Kaitlan Collins: "Do you plan to return him?"
Bukele: "I suppose you're not suggesting that I smuggle a terrorist into the… pic.twitter.com/IwRXMHgYca
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