1. United States
2. Wisc.
3. Letter

The president's refusal to comply with the Supreme Court's clear order to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States raises grave constitutional concerns. As co-equal branches of government, the executive branch is obligated to follow binding rulings from the judiciary. The nation's highest court has unequivocally deemed Garcia's deportation illegal due to an administrative error and instructed the administration to take available steps for his prompt return while respecting the president's foreign policy authority. Flouting the Supreme Court's ruling erodes the separation of powers and rule of law foundational to American democracy. Continued defiance threatens to undermine public faith in institutions and the country's system of checks and balances. The government must uphold its duty to follow court orders and judicial precedent. Facilitating Garcia's lawful return from improper detention in El Salvador is necessary to preserve the integrity of the justice system and reaffirm commitment to constitutional principles.