Abrego Garcia’s lawyers challenge Trump administration’s invocation of state secrets privilege

Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador, challenged the Trump administration’s use of the state secrets privilege, arguing that there is no evidence of efforts to facilitate his return. They contended that the deportation, which occurred despite a court order due to fears of persecution, does not involve national security concerns. A hearing is scheduled for May 16, with the judge previously ruling that the administration must assist in his return after the Supreme Court affirmed this decision.

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