Summary
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to bring back a man deported in violation of a court order. The man, Federico Reyes Vasquez, was deported even though the court had instructed not to remove him while his case was still being reviewed. Immigration authorities acknowledged they did not follow the court's original order and are now working to ensure Reyes Vasquez's return to the United States.
Key Facts
- A federal judge ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) not to deport Federico Reyes Vasquez while his case was under review.
- Despite the order, Reyes Vasquez was deported the next day.
- ICE admitted in court that they had not seen the judge’s order before deporting Reyes Vasquez.
- ICE has committed to working with Reyes Vasquez’s attorneys to arrange his return to the U.S.
- The court ordered Reyes Vasquez to be returned to the United States within 21 days.
- Mistaken deportations have occurred multiple times, leading to court interventions.
- Reyes Vasquez's lawyer highlighted the importance of due process and compliance with court orders.
