Overview

• Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident with protected legal status, was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March due to an acknowledged administrative error.
• Despite a unanimous Supreme Court ruling requiring the U.S. government to facilitate his return, President Trump and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele have refused to act, citing conflicting interpretations of authority.
• Bukele has declared he will not return Garcia, labeling him a 'terrorist,' while U.S. officials, including Stephen Miller, continue to assert unproven gang affiliations against him.
• Garcia is currently held in El Salvador's notorious mega-prison, raising concerns over human rights violations and his safety, as his lawyers warn of potential torture or death.
• Democratic lawmakers, led by Senator Chris Van Hollen, are planning a trip to El Salvador to advocate for Garcia's release, escalating political and diplomatic tensions.