A federal appeals court on Thursday denied the Trump Administration's request for an emergency stay pending appeal and for a writ of mandamus.

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Trump DOJ's effort to block Judge Xinis' order requiring the US government to "facilitate" the return of alleged MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

A three-judge panel: Harvie Wilkinson (Reagan), Robert King (Clinton), and Stephanie Thacker (Obama) issued the order.

Judge Wilkinson, the Reagan appointee, repeatedly referred to Abrego Garcia as a "resident" even though he's an illegal alien.