Van Hollen Seeks Meeting with Bukele on Mistakenly Deported Maryland Man

Senator Chris Van Hollen is taking action regarding Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, by requesting a meeting with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele during his visit to the U.S. Van Hollen stated that Abrego Garcia's deportation was illegal and emphasized the need for immediate action, threatening to travel to El Salvador if the man is not returned by midweek. Abrego Garcia is currently held in a Terrorism Confinement Center, and his lawyers deny allegations linking him to the MS-13 gang. Despite court orders for his return, the Trump administration has not complied, leading to frustration from U.S. lawmakers. Bukele has expressed reluctance to facilitate the return, citing concerns over national security. Van Hollen's advocacy reflects ongoing tensions between U.S. immigration policy and international relations.