Family pleads for answers on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's detention in El Salvador
Hundreds of people turned out at the US District Court House today to show support for bringing Kilmar Abrego Garcia home.
Cameras were not allowed inside the courtroom, but plaintiffs representing Kilmar Abrego Garcia said once again, they are simply seeking answers to three questions:
Where is Kilmar Abrego Garcia right now? What has been done to facilitate his return? What plans are in place to facilitate his return?
But the government says they are limited in what they can say, citing concerns over threats to national security and diplomatic relations.
Earlier this month, the trump administration invoked the state secrets privilege to explain the lack of explanation that has been released so far.
WJZ caught up with Ama Frimpong with CASA after the hearing, where she offered her thoughts on what happened inside.
"They have no proof. They're not explaining how and why those things should be considered privileged. So, the judge said basically, you're asking me to take your word for it, and that's not how this works," Frimpong said.
Attorneys for the government said they have provided information to the plaintiffs to explain those answers, but they "want more".
However, Judge Xinis said, according to the affidavit she has received, there is not enough information provided to meet the threshold of the state secrets privilege.
She offered them an opportunity to supplement their affidavit and return at a later date, to which the plaintiffs remind the court, "a life is in the balance,"—adding Abrego Garcia is in danger each day he sits in an El Salvador prison.
"Do not tell us that he's alive, well, healthy, out on weight…let him talk to his family. Let him talk to his lawyers. Release him from prison and bring him home. That's what we're looking for, that's what justice looks like, and that's what we will continue fighting for," Frimpong added.
The court adjourned to the public at about 4:00 p.m. so the attorneys and judge could discuss some sealed information behind closed doors.
However, the judge is expected to make a decision early next week.
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