Court Orders Return of Wrongfully Deported Immigrants in Multiple US Cases

The Trump Administration, aiming to fulfill President Donald Trump's campaign promise of enacting the 'largest deportation program' in history, has carried out a surge in immigration arrests and deportations, but some of these removals have been wrongful. Courts have ordered the federal government to return at least four individuals deported in error, including Jordin Melgar-Salmeron, who was mistakenly sent to El Salvador shortly after a court stay of removal. These wrongful deportations have sparked legal battles and public protests, highlighting concerns over due process violations. One high-profile case involves Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man wrongfully deported to El Salvador, who has since returned to the U.S. and faces human smuggling charges, which his lawyers argue are an attempt by the administration to justify his deportation. Additionally, a Texas man, Jermaine Thomas, was deported to Jamaica despite never having lived there, leaving him stateless and stranded, demonstrating the complex consequences of the administration's aggressive immigration policies. Experts warn that the administration’s approach often bypasses legal safeguards, increasing the risk of wrongful removals and humanitarian issues.