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DOJ argues judge cannot order return of man wrongfully deported to El Salvador

A judge has ordered that a Maryland man wrongfully deported to El Salvador must be returned to the U.S. The Justice Department has told an appeals court that the judge does not have that authority.

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Joel Rose is a correspondent on NPR's National Desk. He covers immigration and breaking news.
A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.