House Democrats Demand 'Daily Proof of Life' for Wrongfully Deported U.S. Resident
A delegation of House Democrats in El Salvador demands daily proof of life for deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, amid tensions with the Trump administration.
House Democrats who traveled to El Salvador to seek the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia have written to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding "daily proof of life" after being denied a meeting with the Salvadoran national who was deported from Maryland.
House Dems demand 'proof of life' of Abrego Garcia after being denied meeting in El Salvador
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It’s a bleak but practical message as Democrats seize on the moment to protest the Trump administration’s rejection of due process and judicial order in carrying out Trump’s mass deportation agenda.
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The move by Democrats to use taxpayer-funded travel to advocate for non-citizens has drawn criticism from the Trump administration and lawmakers across the aisle, who argue the focus should be on American families and public safety.
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As minority party members in both chambers of Congress, Democrats have limited leverage over the administration but are still determined on maintaining public pressure.
House Democrats land in El Salvador to push for return of Kilmar Ábrego García
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The trip is not being financed by taxpayer dollars, according to a news release.
Four House Democrats travel to El Salvador to push for Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release
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Summary
Following Kilmar Abrego Garcia's wrongful deportation to El Salvador, House Democrats, including Reps. Ansari, Garcia, Frost, and Dexter, have called for 'daily proof of life' for him. They were denied a meeting with Garcia, who remains imprisoned despite a Supreme Court order for his return. Reps. expressed concerns over the Trump administration's refusal to facilitate his safe return, highlighting the broader issue of immigration policies affecting due process for all. Salvadoran President Bukele has denied requests to return Garcia, adding to the tensions of U.S. immigration policy and foreign aid relations.
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A delegation of House Democrats is visiting El Salvador to advocate for the return of Kilmar Ábrego García, who was wrongfully deported, emphasizing the importance of due process and accountability in government actions.
The Trump administration acknowledges the deportation was due to an 'administrative error,' and the Supreme Court has ordered the government to facilitate Abrego García's return to the U.S.
The lawmakers argue that their trip highlights the need to defend constitutional rights and due process for all individuals, in light of the contentious immigration policies and actions taken under the Trump administration.
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