Four Democratic representatives have flown to El Salvador, urging the release of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident who was mistakenly deported to a Central American prison. Their visit follows Senator Chris Van Hollen’s recent trip, where he sought to gain access to Abrego Garcia, highlighting the ongoing legal and human rights challenges faced by immigrants caught in the controversial U.S. immigration system. Lawmakers aim to bring international attention to the issue, amidst accusations about the U.S. government's handling of deportations under Trump's administration.
Democrats in El Salvador Advocate for Release of Wrongfully Deported Maryland Resident
Democrats in El Salvador Advocate for Release of Wrongfully Deported Maryland Resident
Democratic lawmakers travel to El Salvador to push for the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident wrongly deported amid a controversial immigration policy.
In a continuation of ongoing advocacy, Representatives Robert Garcia (California), Maxwell Alejandro Frost (Florida), Yassamin Ansari (Arizona), and Maxine E. Dexter (Oregon) arrived in El Salvador on Sunday to press for the release of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. The Maryland resident was wrongfully deported to a Salvadoran prison, prompting these lawmakers to raise awareness regarding improper deportation practices and lack of due process in the U.S. immigration system.
Abrego Garcia was born in El Salvador but had been living in the United States with his family until his detention last month. Originally detained along with others alleged to have gang affiliations, his deportation occurred despite a 2019 judicial ruling that warned of potential danger if he were returned to El Salvador. Following the Supreme Court's decision earlier this month—a ruling that underscored the unlawful nature of his deportation—lawmakers are determined to ensure his return to the United States.
During their visit, the delegation plans to engage with U.S. Embassy officials and local human rights organizations. They not only seek updates on Abrego Garcia’s circumstances but also aim to explore the status of other deported individuals facing similar predicaments in El Salvador. The situation highlights an ongoing struggle for justice within the immigrant community, as lawmakers confront the implications of past U.S. policies on human rights abroad.
Abrego Garcia was born in El Salvador but had been living in the United States with his family until his detention last month. Originally detained along with others alleged to have gang affiliations, his deportation occurred despite a 2019 judicial ruling that warned of potential danger if he were returned to El Salvador. Following the Supreme Court's decision earlier this month—a ruling that underscored the unlawful nature of his deportation—lawmakers are determined to ensure his return to the United States.
During their visit, the delegation plans to engage with U.S. Embassy officials and local human rights organizations. They not only seek updates on Abrego Garcia’s circumstances but also aim to explore the status of other deported individuals facing similar predicaments in El Salvador. The situation highlights an ongoing struggle for justice within the immigrant community, as lawmakers confront the implications of past U.S. policies on human rights abroad.
