The United States Justice Department has placed senior attorney Erez Reuveni on leave after he questioned the Trump administration over the mistaken deportation of a Maryland man to El Salvador.&nbsp;
At a court hearing on Friday, Reuveni struggled to answer questions from the judge about the circumstances of Garcia&rsquo;s deportation.&nbsp;Reuveni said he did not receive &ldquo;satisfactory&rdquo; answers from the US administration and acknowledged the &ldquo;absence of evidence&rdquo;.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, 29, was living legally in Maryland but was deported to El Salvador last month. He had fled from El Salvador in 2011 and as per reports, a US immigration judge had granted him protection from deportation in 2019. The Trump administration claims that Garcia has ties to MS-13. Mara Salvatrucha, commonly known as MS-13, is an international criminal gang and US-designated terrorist organization.
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<h2>Suspension of Erez Reuveni</h2>
Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed in a statement the suspension of Erez Reuveni. "At my direction, every Department of Justice attorney is required to zealously advocate on behalf of the United States. Any attorney who fails to abide by this direction will face consequences," Bondi said. She also spoke to Fox News and said, "You have to vigorously argue on behalf of your client."
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<h2>Judge orders Maryland man's return to US</h2>
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis ordered Garcia must be returned to the United States. The judge gave the administration until 11:59 p.m. Monday for the return of Garcia to U.S. soil. However, the US government has argued it has no jurisdiction to order his return because he is in a foreign country.
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Garcia, his wife Jennifer Vasquez Sura, and their legal team filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Maryland and called for Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to ensure his return to the United States. Garcia lives in Maryland with his wife and five-year-old child.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | The US Justice Department has placed senior attorney Erez Reuveni on leave after he questioned the Trump administration over the mistaken deportation of a man

The United States Justice Department has placed senior attorney Erez Reuveni on leave after he questioned the Trump administration over the mistaken deportation of a Maryland man to El Salvador. At a court hearing on Friday, Reuveni struggled to answer questions from the judge about the circumstances of Garcia’s deportation. Reuveni said he did not receive “satisfactory” answers from the US administration and acknowledged the “absence of evidence”. WATCH | US government apologizes for mistaken deportation notice sent to Ukrainians Kilmar Abrego Garcia, 29, was living legally in Maryland but was deported to El Salvador last month. He had fled from El Salvador in 2011 and as per reports, a US immigration judge had granted him protection from deportation in 2019. The Trump administration claims that Garcia has ties to MS-13. Mara Salvatrucha, commonly known as MS-13, is an international criminal gang and US-designated terrorist organization. Read More | Trump says 'sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something' as markets tumble Suspension of Erez Reuveni Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed in a statement the suspension of Erez Reuveni. "At my direction, every Department of Justice attorney is required to zealously advocate on behalf of the United States. Any attorney who fails to abide by this direction will face consequences," Bondi said. She also spoke to Fox News and said, "You have to vigorously argue on behalf of your client." Read More | WHO warns reduced aid could have 'pandemic-like effect' leading to pregnancy deaths Judge orders Maryland man's return to US U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis ordered Garcia must be returned to the United States. The judge gave the administration until 11:59 p.m. Monday for the return of Garcia to U.S. soil. However, the US government has argued it has no jurisdiction to order his return because he is in a foreign country. WATCH | 'Hey hey, goodbye': White House's latest deportation video sparks condemnation Garcia, his wife Jennifer Vasquez Sura, and their legal team filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Maryland and called for Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to ensure his return to the United States. Garcia lives in Maryland with his wife and five-year-old child. (With inputs from agencies)

US Justice Dept sends lawyer Erez Reuveni on leave after he questions Trump govt on mistaken deportation

In the ongoing fight over reproductive rights in the United States, now President Joe Biden's administration has asked the US Supreme Court to strike down a Texas abortion law.

In a statement, the Justice Department said Texas' law violated the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, which enshrined a woman's right to an abortion.

The department said in its request to the nation's highest court that keeping the Texas law in effect would "perpetuate the ongoing irreparable harm" caused to thousands of Texas women who are being denied their constitutional rights.

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This latest legal move is part of the fight against Texas Senate Bill 8 (SB8) or the 'Texas Heartbeat Act', which bans abortions after six weeks.

According to the Texas Heartbeat Act, members of the public can sue any doctor who performs abortions, or anyone who assists in their facilitation, once a heartbeat is detected in the womb, usually about six weeks after conception.&nbsp;

In essence, the law provides a bounty, as someone who reports a crime can be rewarded with 10,000 dollars for initiating a prosecution. Some have argued the bounty allows for and encourages vigilantism.

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Calling the law "flagrantly unconstitutional", on September 1, federal district court judge Robert Pitman issued a preliminary injunction halting the enforcement of the Texas law.

"This court will not sanction one more day of this offensive deprivation of such an important right," Pitman said in his blistering decision.

However, a few days later, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans reinstated the Texas law pending a full hearing in December.

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The Justice Department said in its filing on Monday that the Supreme Court should reverse the appeals court's decision.

Last month, the conservative-leaning Supreme Court declined to intervene to block the Texas law that makes no exceptions for rape or incest, citing procedural issues.

Watch&nbsp;|&nbsp;Rallies held across the US against abortion ban

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The Texas law is seen as part of a sweeping conservative movement to restrict abortions throughout the country, and this has prompted a backlash in the public.

In other Republican-led states, abortion restrictions have been passed, but have been struck down by the courts due to Roe v. Wade, which guarantees the right to abortion until the fetus is viable outside the womb, which is typically between 22 and 24 weeks.

In the ongoing fight over reproductive rights in the United States, now President Joe Biden's administration has asked the US Supreme Court to strike down a Texas abortion law.

In the ongoing fight over reproductive rights in the United States, now President Joe Biden's administration has asked the US Supreme Court to strike down a Texas abortion law. In a statement, the Justice Department said Texas' law violated the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, which enshrined a woman's right to an abortion. The department said in its request to the nation's highest court that keeping the Texas law in effect would "perpetuate the ongoing irreparable harm" caused to thousands of Texas women who are being denied their constitutional rights. Also Read: Justice dept to ask Supreme Court to block Texas’ near-total abortion ban This latest legal move is part of the fight against Texas Senate Bill 8 (SB8) or the 'Texas Heartbeat Act', which bans abortions after six weeks. According to the Texas Heartbeat Act, members of the public can sue any doctor who performs abortions, or anyone who assists in their facilitation, once a heartbeat is detected in the womb, usually about six weeks after conception. In essence, the law provides a bounty, as someone who reports a crime can be rewarded with 10,000 dollars for initiating a prosecution. Some have argued the bounty allows for and encourages vigilantism. Also read | US judge blocks abortion law in Texas Calling the law "flagrantly unconstitutional", on September 1, federal district court judge Robert Pitman issued a preliminary injunction halting the enforcement of the Texas law. "This court will not sanction one more day of this offensive deprivation of such an important right," Pitman said in his blistering decision. However, a few days later, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans reinstated the Texas law pending a full hearing in December. Also read | US appeals court allows Texas to resume ban on abortions The Justice Department said in its filing on Monday that the Supreme Court should reverse the appeals court's decision. Last month, the conservative-leaning Supreme Court declined to intervene to block the Texas law that makes no exceptions for rape or incest, citing procedural issues. Watch | Rallies held across the US against abortion ban The Texas law is seen as part of a sweeping conservative movement to restrict abortions throughout the country, and this has prompted a backlash in the public. In other Republican-led states, abortion restrictions have been passed, but have been struck down by the courts due to Roe v. Wade, which guarantees the right to abortion until the fetus is viable outside the womb, which is typically between 22 and 24 weeks.

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US Justice Dept sends lawyer Erez Reuveni on leave after he questions Trump govt on mistaken deportation

Texas abortion law 'perpetuates the ongoing irreparable harm', US Justice dept asks SC to strike it down