The Republican administration is dug in on its contention that the government should not have to repatriate Abrego Garcia.

President Trump acknowledged Tuesday that he has the power to return wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S., but has no plans to do so.

President Donald Trump said in an interview with ABC News that he "could" have Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to the United States with one phone call, even though the administration has argued in court that the government has no ability to get him back.