Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland met with Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man wrongfully deported to El Salvador last month. The meeting took place in a hotel in San Salvador after the senator was denied entry to the prison where Mr. Abrego Garcia was being held. El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, announced that Mr. Abrego Garcia would remain in custody in his country.
Mr. Abrego Garcia’s deportation in March was admitted by the Trump administration to be an error. The Supreme Court has ordered his return, but a federal judge has criticized the government for failing to comply. The photos shared by Mr. Van Hollen and Mr. Bukele were the first public glimpses of Mr. Abrego Garcia since his deportation.
Senator Van Hollen emphasized that his purpose in meeting Mr. Abrego Garcia was to ensure his well-being as no information regarding his condition had been available since his illegal removal from the U.S. He stated that Mr. Abrego Garcia was “totally beyond reach” and it was important to check on his status.
The meeting comes as Mr. Abrego Garcia’s case has become a focal point in the immigration debate and led to a standoff between the Trump administration and the courts. Senator Van Hollen’s efforts to ensure Mr. Abrego Garcia’s well-being highlight the complexities and human impact of immigration policies.
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