El Salvador refuses to return Maryland man improperly deported

During a joint press conference with President Trump, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele stated that he would not return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly deported due to an administrative error, despite a Supreme Court ruling demanding his return. Bukele argued that it would be impossible to send a terrorist back to the U.S., as Abrego Garcia is alleged to be a member of the MS-13 gang, a claim contested by his family and lawyers. The Trump administration, while acknowledging the Supreme Court's order, emphasized that it is ultimately up to El Salvador to decide on Abrego Garcia's release. Trump praised the partnership with El Salvador in combating crime, while Bukele defended the deportation program as necessary for citizen safety. Abrego Garcia's protective immigration status is claimed to have been nullified after MS-13 was designated a terrorist organization, complicating his case further. As tensions rise, the White House has reiterated that no U.S. court can dictate foreign policy.