Supreme Court Ruling: Controversial Deportation of Salvadoran Man Back in Spotlight

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a judge's order requiring the Trump administration to help return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, erroneously deported to El Salvador. Despite being granted deportation protection, his designation as part of a gang nullified that status. The case sparked concerns over executive powers and procedural protections.

The U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld a judge's directive mandating President Donald Trump's administration to assist in the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States. Abrego Garcia was wrongfully deported to El Salvador due to what government officials admitted was an administrative error.

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis previously ordered the administration to 'facilitate and effectuate' the Salvadoran's release, questioning the legality of his deportation. The Supreme Court noted the ambiguity in the directive to 'effectuate' his return, prompting a call for clarification with respect to the executive's role in foreign relations.

The opposing legal teams are set to offer insights into the administration's actions and potential outcomes while debating the balance of power between branches of government involved in this contentious deportation saga.

(With inputs from agencies.)