Overview

• Sen. Chris Van Hollen declared the U.S. is in a constitutional crisis as the Trump administration continues to defy court orders to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
• Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident with protected status, was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March and is being held in the CECOT prison under harsh conditions.
• The Supreme Court and the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals have both ruled that the Trump administration must ensure Abrego Garcia’s release and return to the U.S.
• The administration alleges Abrego Garcia has MS-13 ties, but his lawyers argue he has no criminal convictions, and courts have criticized the lack of evidence supporting the claims.
• El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has refused to release Abrego Garcia, further complicating the standoff that raises questions about judicial authority, executive power, and human rights.