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Diplomatic Standoff Deepens Over Wrongful Deportation of Maryland Resident

Kilmar Abrego Garcia remains detained in El Salvador despite Supreme Court mandate and mounting political tensions between the U.S. and Salvadoran governments.

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In this handout provided by Sen. Van Hollen's Office, U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) meets with Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (L) at an undisclosed location on April 17, 2025 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
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Overview

  • Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wrongly deported to El Salvador in March 2025 due to an administrative error, remains detained in a Santa Ana facility after being transferred from the notorious CECOT prison.
  • The U.S. Supreme Court has ordered the Trump administration to facilitate Garcia's return, but the White House has refused to comply, citing his alleged gang ties despite no evidence being presented in court.
  • Sen. Chris Van Hollen met Garcia in El Salvador, where Garcia reported no external communication and described traumatic conditions during his detention at CECOT.
  • The U.S. government has allocated $15 million to El Salvador for housing deported migrants, including Garcia, with $4 million already spent, intensifying scrutiny over taxpayer funding.
  • The case has become a flashpoint in partisan politics, with Democrats emphasizing constitutional rights and due process, while Republicans defend the deportation and accuse opponents of politicizing the issue.