This was a bogus ruling!
In a stunning turn that highlights ongoing immigration loopholes, President Trump’s efforts to deport a previously removed illegal alien have been blocked—again—by the courts.
Despite clear plans by the Trump administration to swiftly deport Salvadoran national Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a federal court has now ordered that he remain in U.S. custody for another 30 days. The move delays his removal to a third country—possibly Mexico or South Sudan—and raises fresh questions about how far activist judges will go to undermine immigration enforcement.
Court documents show that Department of Justice officials reached a deal with Abrego Garcia’s attorneys, buying more time for him to explore legal options—despite already being illegally present and previously deported in violation of U.S. law.
“The government does not object,” the filing states, signaling a temporary concession in a case that has tested the limits of judicial power and immigration law under the Trump administration.
A Pattern of Delays—and Violated Orders
Abrego Garcia, a criminal migrant, was wrongfully deported to El Salvador in March, despite a judge’s order to keep him in the U.S. He was returned in June, and the Biden-era policies that created this legal mess are now being challenged under Trump’s renewed immigration agenda.
Now, instead of facing swift removal, the migrant is shielded again—this time by a federal judge in Tennessee, who allowed the delay even as another judge in Maryland hinted she may soon impose even more restrictions on ICE’s ability to deport him.
Judge Paula Xinis has suggested forcing ICE to hold Abrego Garcia for 48 to 72 hours before any deportation, giving his legal team even more time to mount challenges. Xinis acknowledged the migrant’s prior illegal deportation but also stated, “I’m not willing to just allow an unfettered release.”
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Hits Resistance
Justice Department lawyer Jonathan Guynn made clear that Abrego Garcia would not be left in “limbo” and said he “will be removed, as would any other illegal alien in that process.” Yet, the courts continue to stall enforcement of immigration laws that the Trump administration is aggressively trying to uphold.
The 30-day delay, which comes after months of confusing rulings, now serves as the latest example of how liberal legal interference can obstruct the lawful removal of criminal aliens—even those who have already violated court orders and been deported once before.
The American people deserve secure borders and swift justice—not endless delays, legal backflips, and courtroom loopholes. This case will likely spark further debate as President Trump continues his push to restore order at the southern border and dismantle the legacy of open-border policies inherited from the Biden years.
The Supreme Copurt has ruled that judges do not have to issue national TROs.