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.
Democrats are increasingly amplifying the issue of due process, with some noting that the Supreme Court and lower court federal judges found Abrego Garcia was deported without a proper hearing.
More Democratic lawmakers are visiting El Salvador on Abrego Garcia’s behalf
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Democrats, who are in the minority in both chambers of Congress, have little leverage to pressure the White House.
More Democratic lawmakers are visiting El Salvador on Abrego Garcia's behalf
ABC News·11d·ReliableThis source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.CenterThis outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.Democrats are zeroing in on the issue of due process, with some noting that the Supreme Court and lower court federal judges found Abrego Garcia was deported without a proper hearing.
More Democratic lawmakers are visiting El Salvador on Abrego Garcia's behalf
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The administration has said that it lacked the authority to return Abrego Garcia from El Salvador as he was already in the custody of a foreign nation.
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More Dem Lawmakers Visiting El Salvador on Abrego Garcia's Behalf
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It is also the pervasive deception that he feels is coming from the Trump administration with respect to Mr. Abrego’s case.
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This is not a case about just one man whose constitutional rights are being ignored and disrespected, because when you trample on the constitutional rights of one man — as the courts have all said is happening in this case — you threaten the constitutional rights of every American.
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The senator urged the White House to bring Abrego Garcia back to in order to further litigate his case in American courts.
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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.
Senator says trip to El Salvador was to support Kilmar Ábrego García’s due process
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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.
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The decision came days after the Supreme Court, in an unsigned decision, ordered the Trump administration to "facilitate" Abrego Garcia’s release from the Salvadoran prison and his return to the U.S.
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The Trump administration has been defiant that it will do no such thing, appearing to relish a judicial crisis.
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Summary
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.
Perspectives
Senator Chris Van Hollen emphasizes that his defense of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's due process rights aligns with upholding constitutional law, as the Trump administration's actions are deemed detrimental to the rule of law.
Van Hollen highlights the Trump administration's acknowledgment of Abrego Garcia's wrongful deportation, urging for compliance with court orders to facilitate his return, stating that failure to do so poses risks to constitutional rights for all individuals in the U.S.
The case underscores the broader implications of presidential power and due process in immigration, as Van Hollen asserts that neglecting the rights of one could jeopardize the rights of many.
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