Democrats Push for Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Return Amid Ongoing Deportation Controversy
Democratic lawmakers visit El Salvador to advocate for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported, as tensions rise over the Trump administration's response.
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen continues to advocate for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported to El Salvador despite a Supreme Court ruling for his return. Following Van Hollen's visit, four Democratic representatives traveled to El Salvador to challenge the administration's refusal to comply with the court's decision. They emphasize the importance of due process, calling the Trump administration's actions alarming. Despite claims of Garcia's gang affiliations, lawmakers stress he deserves legal protections. Recently, Garcia was moved from a Salvadoran mega prison to another facility, further complicating his case and the administration's stance on his return.
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The Guardian·1M· "…Van Hollen has accused administration officials of lying about Ábrego García’s case in attempt to distract from questions about whether his rights were violated when he was deported to El Salvador last month."
Rolling Stone·1M· "…Van Hollen stressed the urgency of the issue of Abrego Garcia’s deportation and the necessity of defending his constitutional rights to protect those same rights for everyone in the U.S."
New York Magazine·1M· "…The Trump administration has been defiant that it will do no such thing, appearing to relish a judicial crisis."
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