In a press briefing, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated that Kilmar Ábrego García, a Salvadoran national wrongfully deported, will not be allowed back in the US despite court orders for his return. His lawyer contest the government’s allegations of gang affiliation and domestic violence.
White House Affirms Man Deported to El Salvador Will Not Return to US
White House Affirms Man Deported to El Salvador Will Not Return to US
The Biden administration insists that Kilmar Ábrego García, who was wrongly deported, will "never" live in the United States again, amid ongoing immigration tensions.
A Salvadoran national wrongfully deported to El Salvador will "never live" in the United States again, according to the White House. Kilmar Ábrego García was deported after being accused of gang affiliation with the MS-13 group—a claim his lawyer refutes.
The situation escalates as the Biden administration faces increasing scrutiny over immigration practices. García's case has brought attention to the government's actions, as a judge ordered that he should be returned to the US after his deportation violated a 2019 court order providing him protection from removal.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that should García return to the US, he would be deported immediately, reiterating accusations against him stemming from alleged domestic violence towards his US citizen wife. These claims included a restraining order she filed, which she later referred to as a precautionary measure.
The drama intensifies in light of broader immigration debates, with Maryland's Senator Chris Van Hollen traveling to El Salvador to advocate for García’s return but facing denial from authorities to see him. The senator expressed concern for an individual charged with no crime and emphasized the need for fair treatment amidst this contentious issue.
While the Trump administration admitted to an "administrative error," the White House continues to insist on the legitimacy of the deportation. This case raises critical questions about legal protections for immigrants and the government’s interpretation of law. As García remains in prison in Central America, the ramifications of this incident continue to unfold, with officials suggesting a rising trend of punitive measures against those in the immigration system.
