House Republicans Block Democratic Delegation To El Salvador

House Republicans are blocking Democrats' efforts to organize an official congressional delegation to El Salvador, where they hope to investigate the conditions at a maximum security prison holding hundreds of U.S.-deported migrants, including Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man erroneously deported due to an administrative error. Democrats argue the deportations were illegal and unconstitutional, citing a unanimous Supreme Court order demanding Abrego Garcia's return, which both the Trump and Bukele administrations have ignored. House Homeland Security Committee Chair Mark Green dismissed the Democrats' request, suggesting any trip should be self-funded. Meanwhile, Sen. Chris Van Hollen's attempt to meet with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador was denied by local officials, further highlighting the lack of cooperation from both U.S. and Salvadoran authorities. The situation underscores partisan divisions over immigration oversight and raises concerns about due process and compliance with court orders.