Supreme Court says Trump administration must work to bring back mistakenly deported Maryland man
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Supreme Court Orders Return of Mistakenly Deported Maryland Man
Above: Jennifer Vasquez Sura (2nd R), wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, listens to a press conference about her husband's arrest and deportation at Cannon House Office Building in Washington, DC, on April 9, 2025. Image copyright: Alex Wong/Staff/Getty images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Democratic narrative
The government cannot simply deport and imprison people, including U.S. citizens, without legal consequences by claiming they are beyond reach in foreign custody. The courts must have the power to remedy unlawful deportations, especially when the government admits its mistake. Abrego Garcia deserves immediate return as a law-abiding father who was wrongly separated from his American family.
Republican narrative
The president has exclusive authority over foreign affairs and courts cannot dictate negotiations with sovereign nations. While acknowledging the administrative error, the government has credible intelligence that Abrego Garcia is involved with MS-13, making his return a potential security risk. Activist judges should not interfere with executive immigration enforcement powers.