When will the insanity end? Kilmar Garcia, the El Salvador citizen is back in the country and back in the news as the "Maryland Man'. The Democrats scream rule of law, but only at times of their choosing?
The key word is "activist". If you are being a social justice warrior or activist for a cause they decide is worthy, then there are no laws that apply to you. You get a free pass, get out of jail free, an 'E' ticket. If you are a Christian activist, expect to be attacked. If you are a conservative 'activist' expect to be jailed.
Let's catch up a bit. On April 10, SCOTUS ruled for Garcia's return to the United States.
"The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the Trump administration must "facilitate" the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. This occurred amid broader deportation initiatives, with Abrego Garcia alleged to have MS-13 gang affiliations, which his representatives deny. The court's decision balances the administration's duty to address this error while recognizing limits on judicial power in foreign policy matters."
Trump Admin Hit With 9–0 Supreme Court Ruling on Erroneous Deportation
The only problem was he was already in El Salvador, the country that he is a citizen of, and certainly not subject to our laws, nor courts. It was actually up to El Salvador's president whether to allow us to get him or not. And he has no obligation to obey our courts in his country, but that didn't stop the lower court from putting the huge pressure on the Trump admin to get him back is spite of the part of the SCOTUS ruling recognizing our courts' limitations on foreign policy matters.
Finally, we figured the way to encourage the president of a sovereign nation, El Salvador to allow the United States to take one of his citizens from his country to ours; was to present an arrest warrant, which we did on or around June 6.
"Attorney General Pam Bondi, after the administration had said for months that it could not bring him back, says, "Our government presented El Salvador with an arrest warrant and they agreed to return him to our country.""
And now some idiot judge thinks he is not a flight risk?
- On June 25, 2025, U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia released on bail pending his federal human smuggling charges in Nashville.
- Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran citizen, faces charges stemming from a November 2022 traffic stop in Tennessee and was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March 2025 before his return in June.
- The judge ruled the government's evidence insufficient for detention and stressed that individuals not convicted should be released pending trial, while prosecutors appealed and defense urged DHS to delay deportation.
- About 20 protesters chanted 'Unmask ICE and bring them home!' outside the courthouse, and Abrego Garcia’s wife noted, 'Today he misses our wedding anniversary,' 106 days after his detention began.
- The case highlights tensions over immigration enforcement and due process, as prosecutors seek continued custody while advocates emphasize constitutional rights and potential ICE detention after release.
Judge denies government's motion to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia
"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Thursday that it intends to try Kilmar Abrego Garcia on federal smuggling charges in Tennessee before it moves to deport him, addressing fears that he could be expelled again from the U.S. within days.
"U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes in Nashville, Tennessee, recently ruled that Abrego Garcia has a right to be released from jail while awaiting trial on the smuggling charges. But she decided Wednesday to keep him in custody for at least a few more days over concerns that U.S. immigration officials would swiftly detain him and try to deport him again."
Justice Department says Kilmar Abrego Garcia will face US trial before any move to deport him again
BREAKING: US government to deport MS-13 gang member and alleged wife-beater, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, to a third-party country upon his release from Tennessee jail.
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) June 26, 2025
Will Senator Chris Van Hollen go have margaritas with him again when he’s deported? pic.twitter.com/kRAb8sYDnz
- On Thursday, the Justice Department announced plans to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia on smuggling charges in Tennessee before proceeding with his deportation to a third country.
- Abrego Garcia became a flashpoint after his mistaken deportation to El Salvador in March, which violated a 2019 immigration judge's order protecting him.
- On Thursday, legal representatives for Abrego Garcia sought immediate intervention from a Maryland federal judge, asking for an order requiring the government to transfer him there upon release to avoid rapid deportation.
- U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes recently ruled Abrego Garcia has a right to pretrial release but kept him in custody on Wednesday due to deportation concerns.
- A court date was set for July 7 in Maryland to address the urgent petition and related issues amid ongoing immigration and legal discussions.
Justice Department says it intends to try Kilmar Abrego Garcia on smuggling charges
