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Senators press DHS on compliance with Supreme Court order in Abrego Garcia matter

3270246 · May 8, 2025
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Summary

Senators repeatedly asked Secretary Kristi Noem whether DHS is taking steps to comply with a 9–0 Supreme Court order concerning Gilmar Abrego Garcia; Noem said the administration is complying with court orders but also called Abrego Garcia a dangerous individual and said he would not be returned to the United States.

Senators pressed Secretary Kristi Noem about the department’s actions following a Supreme Court order concerning Gilmar Abrego Garcia, a citizen of El Salvador whose case has drawn attention in multiple courts.

Senator Chris Murphy said the administration was planning removals “with no due process” and asked if DHS had contacted Salvadoran officials to facilitate a court‑ordered return. Murphy warned that ignoring the Supreme Court’s wording would be “incredibly chilling” to separation of powers.

Why it matters: The exchange centered on whether DHS is following a court order…

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