Sen. Van Hollen plans visit to El Salvador for Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland is traveling to El Salvador to advocate for the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident who was mistakenly deported and is currently detained in a Salvadoran prison. Van Hollen contends that Abrego Garcia was denied due process and credible evidence of wrongdoing, emphasizing the importance of upholding the rule of law. Despite a federal court order for his return to the United States, the Trump administration has not facilitated Abrego Garcia's repatriation, prompting Van Hollen to seek intervention from Salvadoran officials and monitor Garcia's wellbeing. The senator has expressed frustration over the lack of compliance with court orders and indicated potential congressional actions to increase pressure if Garcia is not released. Van Hollen's mission aims to secure justice for Garcia and reunite him with his family in Maryland. The case highlights broader concerns about due process and government accountability in immigration enforcement.