Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a father of three who had been living in Maryland for 13 years, was deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration, despite a judge’s order from 2019 barring him from being sent there. The administration accused him of being a member of the MS-13 gang, but he has never been charged or convicted of a crime in the United States. His wife and attorney have been fighting for his return, insisting he is a loving father and husband. The legal battle to bring him back to the U.S. is ongoing.
After being held in a notorious mega-prison in El Salvador, Abrego Garcia was temporarily released to meet with Senator Chris Van Hollen, during which he expressed sadness about his situation. The Salvadoran president, Nayib Bukele, has stated that Abrego Garcia will remain in prison, despite calls for his release.
Abrego Garcia, who crossed the border illegally at 16 and settled in Maryland, worked in construction and was not charged with any crime before his deportation. After being arrested in 2019 for “loitering,” allegations of gang membership emerged, which he denies. The case involves multiple accusations from the Trump administration, including human trafficking, which have been questioned and refuted.
The legal battle includes efforts by Abrego Garcia’s wife to challenge his deportation and return him to the U.S. The ongoing saga highlights the complexities and controversies surrounding immigration enforcement and the treatment of individuals like Abrego Garcia caught in the middle of legal battles and political disputes.
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