American officials recently spoke with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele about a controversial deportation case. The discussions focused on Kilmar Ábrego García, a Salvadoran man sent back to his home country by mistake. According to insider sources, these talks ended without agreement after Bukele declined U.S. requests.
This development comes even though America’s highest court ordered officials to help García return. Judges ruled immigration authorities never should have deported him in the first place. However, administration leaders keep suggesting they won’t follow the court’s instructions. Rather than complying, they’ve created confusion about what the ruling actually requires.
During a White House meeting, Secretary of State Marco Rubio dodged questions about contacting Bukele. “That’s not something I’d reveal,” Rubio said near President Trump. He added that courts shouldn’t control foreign policy decisions. This bold position matches the administration’s ongoing fights with judges over who has final say.
Trump himself recently commented on the situation during a television interview. While admitting he could demand García’s return, he shifted blame to legal advisors. Experts warn these remarks might cause trouble for government lawyers. They now face tough questions about ignoring court orders.
Authorities have moved García from El Salvador’s toughest prison to another facility. Still, his future remains uncertain. A federal judge gave officials until Friday to explain their actions. The judge also approved questioning six high-ranking immigration leaders next week.
This legal fight shows growing conflict between judges and the White House. Administration officials view the García case as important for presidential power. Meanwhile, advocates say the delays hurt García and his family after years of waiting for justice.
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