Overview

• Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a 29-year-old asylum seeker deported to El Salvador in March 2025, remains detained despite a Supreme Court mandate for his return.
• The US government claims the deportation was an administrative error but has also accused Garcia of MS-13 affiliation, a charge he denies.
• Senator Chris Van Hollen has traveled to El Salvador to meet with officials and assess Garcia’s condition, continuing efforts to secure his repatriation.
• US Justice Minister Pam Bondi stated that Garcia will not be returned, citing opposition from both the US and Salvadoran governments.
• The case has intensified scrutiny of US deportation practices, including controversial agreements with El Salvador and potential expansions targeting US citizens.