A United States immigration judge has denied an asylum bid from Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whom the administration of President Donald Trump wrongfully deported to El Salvador earlier this year before returning him to the US.

The rejection, announced late on Wednesday, was hailed by the Trump administration, which has remained defiant after deporting Abrego Garcia in March despite a judge’s order.

Abrego Garcia’s case has become emblematic for critics of abuses under Trump’s mass deportation efforts.

In a post on the social media platform X, the Department of Homeland Security said “one thing is certain” after the ruling: “This Salvadoran man is not going to be able to remain in our country”.

However, Abrego Garcia will still have 30 days to appeal the decision issued by the Baltimore-bas

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