Democratic lawmakers are stepping up their efforts to bring back Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident deported to El Salvador despite judicial orders blocking his removal. The case has become a flashpoint in the debate over executive authority and immigration enforcement.
Senator Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador in an attempt to meet with Abrego Garcia, who is currently being held in a maximum-security prison. His visit, though met with limited access, signaled growing political pressure to reverse what critics call a violation of due process.
Abrego Garcia had been granted protection by a U.S. court due to threats he faced in his home country, but was nonetheless removed from the United States. Democrats argue the deportation ignored lawful court rulings and eroded the integrity of the judicial system.
Lawmakers are now rallying behind legislative and diplomatic avenues to bring him back, calling the case emblematic of deeper systemic issues in immigration policy and enforcement. The push continues as more members of Congress prepare to join the campaign for his return.