Overview

• Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a U.S. resident protected by a 2019 court order, remains detained in El Salvador after his wrongful deportation in March, as the Trump administration refuses to comply with Supreme Court rulings to facilitate his return.
• The Supreme Court issued a 7-2 decision halting deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act, intensifying partisan disputes over executive power and due process.
• Senator Chris Van Hollen, after meeting with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador, criticized the administration for undermining constitutional rights and called the situation a constitutional crisis.
• The Trump administration and El Salvador’s government claim jurisdictional constraints prevent Abrego Garcia’s return, while accusations of gang affiliation against him remain unsubstantiated in court.
• The standoff has sparked widespread protests, legal challenges, and bipartisan concern over the balance of individual rights and executive authority in immigration enforcement.