US Judge Allows Kilmar Abrego's Deportation Challenge to Proceed

The Supreme Court has issued orders reinforcing that illegal immigrants with final removal orders can be deported to third countries other than their home or selected countries, a move that underpins the Trump administration's controversial deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador despite a prior court order barring his return. Abrego, who was later brought back to the U.S. to face human smuggling charges, continues his legal battle against the wrongful deportation, with a U.S. District Judge allowing his case to proceed, highlighting unresolved issues about the administration's compliance with immigration laws and protections. The Trump administration argues the case should be moot since Abrego has returned to face charges, but his defense and advocacy groups contend that his rights have been violated and the legality of his third-country removal remains contentious. Additionally, a federal magistrate judge recommended proceeding with charges against a Wisconsin judge accused of helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest, underscoring ongoing tensions between the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts and local judicial authorities. The case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia exemplifies the broader clash over immigration policy and judicial oversight under President Trump's administration.