Overview

• Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem repeatedly refused to confirm whether a photo of Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s tattoos, used to justify his deportation, was doctored.
• The Trump administration continues to defy a Supreme Court ruling requiring the facilitation of Abrego Garcia’s return to the U.S., citing unsubstantiated claims of gang affiliation and criminal activity.
• During the hearing, Rep. Eric Swalwell pressed Noem to acknowledge the doctored photo, which falsely added 'MS-13' to Abrego Garcia’s tattoos; Noem avoided directly addressing the question.
• Rep. Dan Goldman criticized Noem for failing to outline any steps taken to comply with the Supreme Court's unanimous order to return Abrego Garcia to the U.S.
• Abrego Garcia, who was granted protection from deportation in 2019, remains detained in El Salvador, while the administration faces bipartisan scrutiny over due process violations and evidence integrity.