Overview

• Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident legally shielded from deportation, was mistakenly removed to El Salvador in March 2025 due to an ICE administrative error.
• Despite multiple court orders, including a Supreme Court mandate, the Trump administration has not facilitated his return, drawing criticism for defying judicial authority.
• The White House has made unsubstantiated claims accusing Abrego Garcia of gang affiliation and human trafficking, which legal experts and advocates have widely disputed.
• Abrego Garcia remains imprisoned in Santa Ana under harsh conditions, with U.S. lawmakers, including Senator Chris Van Hollen, advocating for his release during visits to El Salvador.
• The case highlights broader tensions over executive power, judicial enforcement, and human rights, as well as strained U.S.-El Salvador relations.