Judge pauses demand for more details on Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge has halted her order demanding the government explain what it's done to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S.
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What's behind legal case over LGBT books in class
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a major religious rights case. A group of Christian, Muslim and Jewish parents sued the school board in Maryland's largest district after their children were not allowed to opt out of lessons involving LGBT characters and themes. Jan Crawford has details.
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Deported man's attorneys say DOJ isn't providing answers ordered by judge
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Van Hollen on visiting wrongly deported man
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Man mistakenly deported meets with senator
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland confirmed meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man who was mistakenly deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador last month. El Salvador's president has indicated Abrego Garcia will remain in custody.
Sen. Van Hollen meets with Abrego Garcia
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen on Thursday met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man who was deported to an El Salvador prison last month on an "administrative error," the senator's spokesperson confirmed to CBS News. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Mistakenly deported Abrego Garcia meets with Maryland senator in El Salvador
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.
Latest on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case
The wife of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador last month had filed for a protective order against him in May 2021, according to court documents obtained by CBS News. The case was dismissed in June 2021. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation case.
What if Trump admin. is held in contempt?
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White House responds to contempt finding
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What's next in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case
A federal judge ramped up demands for the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Abrego Garcia's wife said she will not give up the fight to bring her husband back to the U.S. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Aaron Navarro have more.
Judge questions DOJ on deported man's return
During a court hearing Tuesday, an attorney for the Justice Department dodged questions on what actions the Trump administration is taking to help facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was deported to El Salvador on an "administrative error." CBS News' Nancy Cordes has the latest on the case and President Trump's fight with Harvard University over federal funding.
Judge in Maryland man's case slams DOJ
A federal judge called out the Justice Department for not complying with her order to facilitate the return of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison. In the hearing on Tuesday, the judge ordered expedited discovery in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Natalie Brand have the latest.
Judge's warning in mistaken deportation case
A federal judge told the Trump administration Tuesday "there will be no tolerance for gamesmanship or grandstanding" as Justice Department attorneys continued to sidestep questions about what the administration is doing to comply with an order to return a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on the case and Jeffery Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, shares his thoughts on the situation.
Update in case of mistakenly deported man
Last week, the Supreme Court said the Trump administration must facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was living in Maryland. The judge overseeing the case scheduled Tuesday's hearing so the Justice Department could provide an update on his status. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez breaks it all down.
Hearing on mistakenly deported man
The case of a Maryland father mistakenly deported to El Salvador headed back to court on Tuesday, 24 hours after El Salvador's president backed the Trump administration in refusing to bring the man home. CBS News' Fin Gomez and Weijia Jiang have the latest.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's wife speaks out
A federal court hearing is taking place Tuesday between the Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and Justice Department lawyers. Prior to the hearing, Garcia's wife spoke out. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.
Leavitt slams reporting on deported man
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt opened her briefing Tuesday with comments about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison last month. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports.
Latest on hearing for mistakenly deported man
A hearing will be held Tuesday over the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison last month. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Camilo Montoya-Galvez report.
Hearing set for Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A hearing will be held in federal court in the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was deported to an El Salvador prison on an "administrative error." The hearing comes a day after El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said he won't return Abrego Garcia to the U.S. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Katrina Kaufman have the latest.
Miller defends wrongful deportation of man
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said the Trump administration does not plan to make any new efforts to bring a mistakenly deported Maryland man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, back to the U.S., pointing the responsibility on El Salvador to return him. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
U.S., El Salvador won't return Maryland man
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele on Monday rejected the idea that he would bring back Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to a notorious Salvadorian prison last month. Meanwhile, President Trump also suggested he may pause some tariffs on the auto industry. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has the latest.
Latest on Trump and mistakenly deported man
The Trump administration has been ordered to return to the U.S. a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Monday's comments from members of the administration and El Salvador's president make the man's return seem unlikely in the near future. Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Jessica Levinson have the latest on the case.
State Department says Maryland man mistakenly deported is "alive and secure"
In a filing on Saturday, the U.S. State Department, however, did not address a judge's demands that the Trump administration detail what steps it is taking to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States.
Letlow, Fleming advance to runoff in Louisiana GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects
Incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who had occasionally broken with the Trump administration, lost his bid for a third term.
At least 80 dead in Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO declares public health emergency
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Israel strikes Lebanon as Iran says it "cannot trust the Americans"
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Thousands march in "Unite the Kingdom," far-right rally in central London
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Days after Trump's summit in Beijing, Putin will meet with China's Xi
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Colorado River crisis could force drastic water measures across the West
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Venezuela says it deported Alex Saab, a key Maduro ally, to the U.S.
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Iran men's soccer team heading to Turkey for World Cup preparations
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One man with two identities behind crimes from Monaco to New Mexico
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Letlow, Fleming advance to runoff in Louisiana GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects
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Colorado River crisis could force drastic water measures across the West
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Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
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Incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who had occasionally broken with the Trump administration, lost his bid for a third term.
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Trump says U.S. has killed Islamic State leader in Nigeria
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Version of hantavirus behind deadly outbreak matches known strain, France says
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At least 80 dead in Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO declares public health emergency
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Controversial FDA official leaving drug center post in latest departure at agency
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Iran men's soccer team heading to Turkey for World Cup preparations
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Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest clouded by politics and protests
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Thousands march in "Unite the Kingdom," far-right rally in central London
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Former mayor and aide killed in shooting in Colombia weeks before election
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At least 80 dead in Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO declares public health emergency
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A "Survivor" finalist's mission to prove his late sister was murdered
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
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"Survivor" superfan builds her own tribe
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"Dutton Ranch" stars on Texas transition
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Taj Mahal performs "Time"
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Atlanta residents report Waymo traffic jams
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Waymos get in Atlanta traffic jam
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Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
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New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
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What's in the released UFO files?
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One man with two identities behind crimes from Monaco to New Mexico
In New Mexico, a man is charged with forgery & larceny – and convicted of putting out a hit on his estranged wife. Twenty-six years earlier, a fire in Monaco kills a billionaire and his private nurse. At the center of that mystery was the very same man — with a different name.
A "Survivor" finalist's mission to prove his late sister was murdered
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Details on charges against Mohammad Al-Saadi
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Terror plot foiled, suspect under arrest
A terror plot targeting Jewish institutions in New York, California and Arizona has been foiled, and a man linked to the alleged scheme is under arrest on Friday. Prosecutors say the Iraqi suspect is tied to other global attacks and claim he wanted payback for the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran. Tom Hanson reports.
Iraqi man charged with terror plot: officials
An Iraqi national was arrested and charged with planning to carry out several terror attacks in the U.S., including at a New York City synagogue and other prominent Jewish centers in Los Angeles and Scottsdale, Arizona. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
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