A federal judge has ordered former Trump administration officials to actively assist in the search for a Guatemalan man who was deported from the United States.
The man, whose identity has not been widely released, was deported during the Trump presidency.
The judge’s order specifically targets individuals who held prominent positions within the former administration, placing them in charge of the search effort.
The court ruling stems from a legal case concerning the man’s alleged right to return to the U.S., though the specifics of his situation are not yet fully known to the public.
Details about the legal basis for the man’s possible return are currently under wraps, as are the reasons behind his initial deportation.
The court’s decision mandates that the former officials utilize their knowledge and resources to locate the deported individual.
This could involve providing information on his last known whereabouts, accessing relevant records, and potentially coordinating with international agencies.
The specific details of how the officials will carry out the search are left to their discretion, within the parameters of the court’s order.
The case highlights ongoing legal challenges related to immigration policies and deportations implemented during the Trump administration.
Further developments in the case, including the man’s potential return and the justification for it, are anticipated in the coming weeks.