The Maryland father was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and deported to El Salvador. As he sat in the infamous CECOT prison, a legal battle raged in the U.S. for his release.

Here's how the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported to his home country of El Salvador despite a court order barring his deportation there, has progressed.

The Trump admin has argued that the men are now outside U.S. legal jurisdiction and no longer protected by constitutional rights.

The Justice Department argues no other court in the country has issued standing orders resembling Maryland’s injunctions.

National Judge presses administration on El Salvador's claim that CECOT detainees are under US authority By Laura Romero, ABC News July 08, 2025 at 1:04 pm EDT + Caption ...

Activists with CASA – a Maryland-based immigration advocacy and assistance organization – along with faith leaders and other immigration advocates, called for Abrego Garcia to be returned ...

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.