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Judge temporarily halts order seeking details on efforts to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to US
A federal judge has temporarily halted her order directing the government to explain what it’s done to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S.
Detective who helped label Kilmar Abrego Garcia a gang member had trouble of his own
Former Prince George’s County Police Cpl. Ivan Mendez, who interviewed Kilmar Abrego Garcia and helped label him as a gang member, later pleaded guilty to misconduct.
Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday
Cardinals set the funeral for Saturday in St. Peter’s Square.
More Democratic lawmakers are visiting El Salvador on Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s behalf
Four House Democratic lawmakers have traveled to El Salvador to call attention to Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s plight.
Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter, delights crowd with popemobile tour
Before Sunday, Francis’ biggest outing had been a visit to Rome’s downtown prison to spend Holy Thursday with inmates.
Sen. Van Hollen addresses ‘Margaritagate’ after meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Sen. Chris Van Hollen accused El Salvador’s government of aiming to paint the picture of a leisurely respite for the wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia by staging their meeting with drinks meant to look like alcohol.
Federal judge in Baltimore temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data
U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander issued a preliminary injunction Thursday in the case, which was brought by a group of labor unions and retirees.
Bulls hat, loitering, an unnamed informant: Why feds say Kilmar Abrego Garcia is gang-connected
Reasons why the feds say Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland father wrongfully deported to El Salvador, has ties to the MS-13 gang.
Paul Revere rides again, this time in a democracy coming apart
Annapolis kicks off the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution by hanging two lights from the top of the State House, a recreation of Paul Revere's historic ride being repeated nationwide.
Sen. Van Hollen meets Maryland man held in El Salvador prison after wrongful deportation
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador, a man who was sent there by the Trump administration in March despite an immigration court order preventing his deportation.
Florida State University mass shooting leaves 2 dead, 6 others wounded
The 20-year-old son of a sheriff’s deputy opened fire Thursday at Florida State University with his mother’s former service weapon, killing two people and wounding at least six others, investigators said.
UnitedHealthcare CEO killing suspect Luigi Mangione indicted amid death penalty push
Luigi Mangione was indicted Thursday on a federal murder charge in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
AmeriCorps members who respond to disasters and help nonprofits let go in DOGE cuts
Volunteers were informed Tuesday that they would exit the program early “due to programmatic circumstances beyond your control.”
What to know about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man ICE mistakenly deported to El Salvador
Abrego Garcia’s deportation, and the fight to bring him back, remains an international topic of discussion — dominating news coverage and attracting the interest of political figures.
Commanders and the D.C. government are in talks on a stadium deal
The NFL’s Washington Commanders and the District of Columbia are in discussions about a new football stadium in the nation’s capital, a person with knowledge of talks said Wednesday.
Judge finds probable cause Trump administration violated deportation court order
The finding marks an escalation in a battle between the judicial and executive branches over a president’s powers to carry out key White House priorities.
Van Hollen lands in El Salvador, hopes to see Maryland dad wrongly deported
The senator said he plans to meet with government officials to discuss Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release.
Maryland judge questions Trump officials’ refusal to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to US
A federal judge in Maryland questioned the Trump administration Tuesday about its continued refusal to retrieve Kilmar Abrego Garcia from an El Salvador prison, even after the Supreme Court ordered his return to the U.S.
Planned federal bill would require return of improperly deported people, like Maryland father
A New York City congressman announced he will introduce legislation inspired by a Maryland father Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador last month.
