The case is a political flashpoint in the administration’s stepped-up immigration enforcement. Now it returns to the U.S. court system, where Abrego Garcia appeared Friday after being returned from El Salvador.

Maryland leaders shared their thoughts after learning Kilmar Abrego Garcia is returning to the U.S. to face federal charges.

Noem spoke out about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whom she said is a "known MS-13 gang member, human trafficker and serial domestic abuser."