U.S. Attorney Suspended After Admitting Wrongful Deportation, DOJ Faces Scrutiny Over Immigration Missteps
WASHINGTON — A senior attorney from the U.S. Justice Department has been placed on administrative leave following his admission in court that a Salvadoran immigrant was mistakenly deported, sparking an intense scrutiny over federal immigration enforcement practices. The case, centering around 29-year-old Kilmar Abrego Garcia, has raised significant concerns about the oversight and execution of deportation policies. This incident came to light when Justice Department lawyer Erez Reuveni acknowledged in a court hearing that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who had legal status and protective orders in the United States, was wrongfully deported last month. The government … Read more