The Justice Department has placed a government immigration lawyer on administrative leave after expressing frustration in court over a mistaken deportation case. Erez Reuveni argued that Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia should not have been sent to El Salvador due to a clerical error. Attorney General Pam Bondi criticized Reuveni for his handling of the case in court. Reuveni’s supervisor, August Flentje, was also placed on administrative leave for failing to supervise. The Trump administration admitted to the error that led to Garcia’s deportation, but filed an emergency stay to block his return as he is now in Salvadoran custody. Garcia, a Maryland father of three who fled gang violence in El Salvador, was mistakenly deported despite a court order against it. The case highlights the legal battles surrounding recent deportation flights to El Salvador. The Trump administration’s acknowledgment of the error marks a significant development in the ongoing legal fight. Bondi’s memo requiring lawyers to advocate zealously for administration positions or face consequences adds another layer of complexity to the situation. Reuveni, now acting deputy director at the Office of Immigration Litigation, did not respond to requests for comment. Flentje, known for defending the travel ban in the first Trump administration, is facing criticism for his role in the case. The administration’s handling of Garcia’s deportation has raised questions about the effectiveness of its immigration policies.
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