Washington, D.C., United States – Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland recently met with Kilmar Ábrego García in El Salvador to discuss the ongoing battle over his deportation case. The meeting comes after a federal appeals panel issued a sharp rebuke of the Trump administration’s handling of García’s deportation.
García, a Salvadoran national, was deported by the White House despite his pending asylum case, a move that the appeals panel described as “shocking.” Senator Van Hollen’s visit to El Salvador aimed to address the injustice faced by García and to advocate for his return to the United States.
During the meeting, Van Hollen expressed his dismay over the situation, emphasizing the importance of upholding due process and protecting the rights of individuals seeking asylum. He highlighted the need for a more compassionate and fair immigration system that respects the rule of law.
The senator’s visit to El Salvador underscores the growing concerns over the Trump administration’s immigration policies and practices. The case of García serves as a poignant example of the harsh realities faced by many immigrants and asylum seekers under the current administration’s policies.
Van Hollen’s efforts to meet with García reflect a broader push within Congress to reform the immigration system and address the injustices faced by individuals like García. The senator’s advocacy for García’s case has garnered bipartisan support and calls for further scrutiny of the administration’s deportation practices.
As the battle over García’s deportation continues, Senator Van Hollen remains committed to fighting for justice and fairness in the immigration system. His meeting with García in El Salvador marks a crucial step in bringing attention to the plight of individuals caught in the web of complex immigration policies and practices.