Overview
- Mohsen Mahdawi, a lawful permanent resident and pro-Palestinian activist, remains in ICE custody under a temporary restraining order preventing his deportation.
- The Supreme Court has ordered the administration to facilitate Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s return to the U.S., but the White House claims it cannot secure his release from El Salvador's custody.
- Over 1,000 student visas and green cards have been revoked under rarely used Cold War-era immigration laws, targeting individuals deemed adverse to U.S. foreign policy.
- Critics argue the administration's actions violate constitutional protections for free speech and due process, with bipartisan lawmakers and civil rights groups demanding transparency and accountability.
- Senator Chris Van Hollen has confirmed Abrego Garcia is alive after meeting him in El Salvador, highlighting the human cost and legal battles surrounding the crackdown.