Kilmar Abrego Garcia Moved from Salvadoran Mega Prison Following Senator's Visit

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador during a Trump administration crackdown, is no longer being held in the country's infamous CECOT mega-prison, according to Senator Chris Van Hollen, who met with him recently. The case has sparked political controversy, with Trump allies insisting Garcia has ties to the MS-13 gang, a claim disputed by his attorneys and family, who portray him as a caring father. El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele mocked U.S. media coverage by sharing a photo of Garcia and Van Hollen, but Van Hollen clarified the image was staged and that Garcia remains in Salvadoran custody. Despite accusations against Garcia, legal experts and courts have emphasized that he is entitled to due process, regardless of any alleged criminal background. The U.S. Supreme Court has ordered officials to facilitate Garcia’s return, but El Salvador’s government has refused, arguing there is no basis to send him back. The legal and diplomatic battle continues, highlighting tensions over immigration policy and due process protections.