Photo: reuters.com · view article
Key FactsJudge Critiques Secrecy in Wrongful Deportation Case
May 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- A U.S. judge expressed frustration over the Trump administration's lack of details regarding efforts to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador.
- Judge Paula Xinis questioned whether the government intended to comply with her order to facilitate Garcia's return, especially after a statement from DHS chief Kristi Noem.
- The hearing highlighted concerns that the Trump administration has not adequately informed the court and Garcia's attorneys, raising fears of judicial disregard.
- Xinis indicated she would likely allow the administration another chance to provide evidence, as previous information was deemed insufficient.
That sounds to me like an admission.— U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis expressed frustration over the Trump administration's lack of details regarding the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Story Details
| Last Updated | May 18 |
| Total Articles | 31 |
Main Topics
News on this topic
Judge in Abrego Garcia case frustrated with Trump administration: "This is about good faith versus bad faith"
cbsnews.com/news/kilmar-abrego-garcia-case-trump-state-secrets-privilege/
Judge says Trump administration not detailing efforts to return wrongly deported man
reuters.com/world/us/court-hears-new-arguments-over-trumps-efforts-return-wrongly-deported-man-2025-05-16/
More articles on this subject
Previous
Judge says DOJ’s explanation for state secrets privilege in Abrego Garcia case ‘insufficient’
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5304718-judge-says-dojs-explanation-for-state-secrets-privilege-in-abrego-garcia-case-insufficient/
Trump administration faces court pressure to return deported migrants: Judge hears arguments in Abrego García case after Trump administration officials deposed
wapo.st/4khwpyA
Kilmar Abrego Garcia hearing: Trump attorneys draw judge’s ire with ‘state secrets’ comments
nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/kilmar-abrego-garcia-hearing-trump-attorneys-el-salvador-deportation-rcna207346
Judge in Abrego Garcia case to hear arguments over administration's claim of state secrets privilege
abcnews.go.com/US/judge-abrego-garcia-case-hear-arguments-administrations-claim/story
Frustrated judge demands more justification for Trump DOJ’s claim of state secrets in Abrego Garcia case
cnn.com/2025/05/16/politics/abrego-garcia-xinis-hearing
Judges Demand Answers from ‘Stonewalling’ Trump Admin Over Wrongful Deportation: “I don’t want to tell you how long it took my wonderful law clerks to count up ...
thedailybeast.com/judges-demand-answers-from-stonewalling-trump-admin-over-wrongful-deportation/
Judge: US claim of state secrets privilege in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case is 'inadequate'
apnews.com/article/kilmar-abrego-garcia-deportation-state-secrets-7a4d39f9a2013003b592efa94aa230ed
Judge says Trump administration not detailing efforts to return wrongly deported man
asiaone.com/world/judge-says-trump-administration-not-detailing-efforts-return-wrongly-deported-man
US claim of state secrets privilege in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case is ‘inadequate,’ judge says
pennlive.com/politics/2025/05/us-claim-of-state-secrets-privilege-in-kilmar-abrego-garcia-case-is-inadequate-judge-says.html
US wants to withhold details in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case. Judge will hear arguments
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2025/05/16/kilmar-abrego-garcia-case-judge-hear-arguments/83666920007/
U.S. claim of state secrets privilege in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case is ‘inadequate,’ judge says
ctvnews.ca/world/article/us-claim-of-state-secrets-privilege-in-kilmar-abrego-garcia-case-is-inadequate-judge-says/
WATCH: Attorneys react to latest Kilmar Abrego Garcia hearing where judge called Trump administration's explanation 'inadequate'
pbs.org/newshour/politics/federal-judge-will-hear-trump-administrations-argument-to-withhold-information-about-returning-kilmar-abrego-garcia-to-u-s
US wants to withhold details in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case. Judge will hear arguments
twincities.com/2025/05/16/abrego-garcia-government-state-secrets/
Outside court where US judge holds hearing in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
x.com/i/broadcasts/1vAxRDbAZWNGl
US wants to withhold details in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case. Judge will hear arguments
trib.al/rbKeqVQ
Abrego Garcia Judge Frustrated at US Failure to Answer Questions: A federal judge repeatedly expressed frustration Friday at the Trump administration’s failure ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-16/abrego-garcia-judge-frustrated-at-us-failure-to-answer-questions
Paid articlePaywall
U.S. claim of state secrets privilege in Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation case is 'inadequate,' judge says
post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2025/05/16/us-state-secrets-privilege-kilmar-abrego-garcia-trump-maryland-el-salvador/stories/202505160071
Paid articlePaywall
U.S. wants to withhold details in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case. Judge will hear arguments
thestar.com/news/world/united-states/u-s-wants-to-withhold-details-in-kilmar-abrego-garcia-case-judge-will-hear-arguments/article_068e9efa-64e4-52a0-a6ae-72510eb014ef.html
Paid articlePaywall Next