Overview

• Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a legal U.S. resident protected by a 2019 court order, was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March and remains imprisoned in a high-security facility.
• The Trump administration claims limited authority to secure Abrego Garcia's return, citing El Salvador's refusal to release him despite U.S. court mandates.
• The U.S. Supreme Court and a federal judge have ordered the administration to facilitate his return, but compliance has been minimal, sparking allegations of defiance and constitutional violations.
• Sen. Chris Van Hollen has traveled to El Salvador to advocate for Abrego Garcia's release, highlighting bipartisan concerns over due process and human rights.
• The case has become a flashpoint in U.S. immigration policy, with disputed claims of gang affiliation and broader implications for executive power and judicial authority.