Overview

• Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident, remains detained in El Salvador despite a U.S. Supreme Court order for his return after a wrongful deportation in March 2025.
• The Trump administration has refused to comply with the Supreme Court directive, citing unsubstantiated claims of Garcia’s gang affiliation with MS-13, which have been strongly disputed.
• David Hogg, DNC Vice Chair, publicly criticized the administration on ABC's 'This Week,' accusing it of disregarding the rule of law and violating constitutional due process.
• Former RNC Chair Reince Priebus defended the deportation, asserting Garcia’s alleged MS-13 ties, though no evidence has been presented to substantiate these claims.
• The case has intensified partisan divisions and strained U.S.–El Salvador relations, with broader implications for immigration policy, human rights, and adherence to legal mandates.