Maryland Senator Heads to El Salvador to Check on Man Deported From His State

[RicoSuave102954]

Senator Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, is on his way to El Salvador on Wednesday to press for the release of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran immigrant and Maryland resident who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration and remains imprisoned in his native country despite a federal court order calling for his return to the United States.
Mr. Abrego Garcia was removed from the United States last month in what immigration officials have since acknowledged was an error. Although the Supreme Court has instructed the government to facilitate his return, both U.S. and Salvadoran authorities have so far refused to comply.
Mr. Van Hollen said he hoped to visit Mr. Abrego Garcia at the maximum security prison where he is being held, known as CECOT, about an hour outside the country’s capital. The senator also said he hoped to talk to Salvadoran officials about securing Mr. Abrego Garcia’s release.
“Following his abduction and unlawful deportation, U.S. federal courts have ordered the safe return of my constituent Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States,” Mr. Van Hollen said in a statement before his departure. “It should be a priority of the U.S. government to secure his safe release.”
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The trip comes shortly after President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador traveled to Washington, D.C., this week for a meeting with Mr. Trump. Mr. Van Hollen had requested a meeting with Mr. Bukele during the visit, but received no response.
Mr. Trump and Mr. Bukele had appeared side-by-side in the Oval Office, with Mr. Bukele saying he had no intention of releasing Mr. Abrego Garcia and Mr. Trump saying he was powerless to seek his return.
Mr. Van Hollen said he was disturbed by those remarks and decided to travel to El Salvador himself.
“The goal of this mission is to let the Trump administration and the government of El Salvador know that we are going to keep fighting to bring Abrego Garcia home,” he said in a video posted to social media before boarding his flight.
With Congress in a two-week recess, Representatives Maxwell Alejandro Frost of Florida and Robert Garcia of California also planned to make a visit to El Salvador, according to two people familiar with their plans who discussed them on the condition of anonymity because they were not yet final.

Maryland Senator Unable to Secure Meeting With Deported Immigrant in El Salvador

Senator Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat, said he had not yet been allowed to see Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran immigrant who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration and imprisoned.

www.nytimes.com

Denied a meeting a told to leave asap. LOL

 

[joelbc1]

TJ working hard to blur the lines here.

hE bEaT hIs wIfE!!!!!!

So bring him back, have him stand trial and then deport him. Why are you trying so hard to not understand this simple point?

He doesn’t even need “to stand trial”… he just has to appear before the judge..that is his “due process”…. Odds are the guy would have been deported anyway… but the fact remains, he was denied his “due process”…and a judge can free him based on that (DoJ screw-up) alone.
The Feds overstepped their bounds here, I think.

 

[CarolinaHawkeye]

TJ working hard to blur the lines here.

hE bEaT hIs wIfE!!!!!!

So bring him back, have him stand trial and then deport him. Why are you trying so hard to not understand this simple point?

Maybe he's trying to get northern deported.

 

[Gus is dead]

And Gus, in America being a “citizen” is not a requirement to be extended the basic rights of human. In America “due process” is a right of any and all people residing here….legally or not. Makes no difference this guy is not a citizen. Grow the phuque up Gus….understand what makes America great. It’s a lot more Constitution and one helluva lot less Trump/MAGA. Try and be a little bit smarter… re-read your junior high civics book sometime.

Illegals have due process rights. But those rights are always NOT the same as those of citizens.

As always, in cases such as this, I will source my statements:

See the second section

Do undocumented immigrants have constitutional rights?

As the Florida Legislature considers legislation to increase penalties for undocumented immigrants who have committed ce

www.politifact.com

 

[ICHerky]

Liberals sure do spend a lot of time defending illegal alien criminal gang bangers. This one even likes to beat his wife.

But hell yeah, keep up the good fight libs. This seems like a winning issue for you 🤦🏻‍♂️

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

Liberals sure do spend a lot of time defending illegal alien criminal gang bangers. This one even likes to beat his wife.

But hell yeah, keep up the good fight libs. This seems like a winning issue for you 🤦🏻‍♂️

Another who doesn’t read.

 

[TJ8869]

TJ working hard to blur the lines here.

hE bEaT hIs wIfE!!!!!!

So bring him back, have him stand trial and then deport him. Why are you trying so hard to not understand this simple point?

I fully understand that point. That’s why I stated that I’m not okay with Trump deporting him the way he did. But my point is that Garcia is not necessarily the sympathetic family man that the media narrative has crafted.

And frankly I’m a little disappointed by the number of posters rationalizing or outright excusing domestic violence. “Things can get a little tense in a marriage. It happens all the time.”

 

[SI_NYC]

Once again you libtards have bet on the wrong horse.
Bad judgement.

You’ll believe anything those liars say. They've changed their story ten times already. Are you just pretending to be that naive, or is that who you really are?

 

[tumorboy]

I fully understand that point. That’s why I stated that I’m not okay with Trump deporting him the way he did. But my point is that Garcia is not necessarily the sympathetic family man that the media narrative has crafted.

And frankly I’m a little disappointed by the number of posters rationalizing or outright excusing domestic violence. “Things can get a little tense in a marriage. It happens all the time.”

Ok , fair enough. Still should be brought back. He has a valid court order to do so. If the administration can get the Tate brothers out of jail. They can get this man. They’ve subcontracted to El Salvador prison.

 

[SI_NYC]

Liberals sure do spend a lot of time defending illegal alien criminal gang bangers. This one even likes to beat his wife.

But hell yeah, keep up the good fight libs. This seems like a winning issue for you 🤦🏻‍♂️

What if someone accused you of being a Venezuelan gang member? Would it be acceptable to deport you without due process—and throw you into a prison known for torture? Is that something you'd be okay with?

We have a Constitution that protects the rights of people in this country. Everyone is entitled to a fair trial. It's one of the core principles that makes this country what it is. Why so many are so quick to toss that aside is truly beyond me.

 

[Huey Grey]

Liberals sure do spend a lot of time defending illegal alien criminal gang bangers. This one even likes to beat his wife.

But hell yeah, keep up the good fight libs. This seems like a winning issue for you 🤦🏻‍♂️

We're not defending him we're defending the constitution you dipshit. You're the morons running around saying you can imprison people based on feelings.

 

[joelbc1]

Illegals have due process rights. But those rights are always NOT the same as those of citizens.

As always, in cases such as this, I will source my statements:

See the second section

Do undocumented immigrants have constitutional rights?

As the Florida Legislature considers legislation to increase penalties for undocumented immigrants who have committed ce

www.politifact.com

BULLSHIT! Gus….shame on you! “Due Process” is Due Process…ands it is GUARANTEED to all who run afoul of the law in America! Everyone gets “their day in Court”……This guy was phuqued by an overzealous DoJ/Trump Administration.
Chances were damned good this guy was going got get deported by the judge IF he would have appeared in front of him. A l.ot of times these “immigration courts” are the closest thing we have to a kangaroo court in America……but this guy was denied his day in Court…..and Judges and Courts frown upon that. Besides….I believe tere is a pretty good chance that there was never a crime committed…….but that’s just my feeling.

 

[Dr. Spaceman]

I fully understand that point. That’s why I stated that I’m not okay with Trump deporting him the way he did. But my point is that Garcia is not necessarily the sympathetic family man that the media narrative has crafted.

And frankly I’m a little disappointed by the number of posters rationalizing or outright excusing domestic violence. “Things can get a little tense in a marriage. It happens all the time.”

How disappointed are you when posters on here consistently rationalize sexual assault and 34 felony convictions? Can you share all your posts deriding that behavior as well?

 

[Ree4]

His wife obtained a court order of protection against him in 2021 for domestic violence. So while he may not have a criminal record, he hasn’t exactly kept his nose clean either.

Nice, he would qualify for Secretary of Defense then.

 

[Dr. Spaceman]

Nice, he would qualify for Secretary of Defense then.

I'm sure there are many posts from TJ railing against Hegseth's nomination since hee hates domestic violence.

 

[joelbc1]

I'm sure there are many posts from TJ railing against Hegseth's nomination since hee hates domestic violence.

That’s exactly why TJ opposed Trump and his running for a president Doc!

 

[RicoSuave102954]

Ok , fair enough. Still should be brought back. He has a valid court order to do so. If the administration can get the Tate brothers out of jail. They can get this man. They’ve subcontracted to El Salvador prison.

LOL - it doesn't quite work that way.

 

[Rifler]

this guy was denied his day in Court…

His day in court happened in 2019...

 

[Ree4]

Liberals sure do spend a lot of time defending illegal alien criminal gang bangers. This one even likes to beat his wife.

But hell yeah, keep up the good fight libs. This seems like a winning issue for you 🤦🏻‍♂️

 

[sober_teacher]

His day in court happened in 2019...

And at that time he was granted a work visa and allowed to remain in the country…

 

[RicoSuave102954]

And at that time he was granted a work visa and allowed to remain in the country…

In the unlikely event he is returned back the U.S. he will be deported for good.

 

[Rifler]

And at that time he was granted a work visa and allowed to remain in the country…

No,.. He was handed deportation papers along with a temporary detainer allowing him to remain in the US due to his self professed fear of gang related retaliation if he were to be returned to El Salvador,.. The detainer has now been rescinded, so deportation orders are in effect,.. Time to go.

 

[sober_teacher]

No,.. He was handed deportation papers along with a temporary detainer allowing him to remain in the US due to his self professed fear of gang related retaliation if he were to be returned to El Salvador,.. The detainer has now been rescinded, so deportation orders are in effect,.. Time to go.

New documents detail government's case that mistakenly deported man was a gang member

The documents were released after weeks of pressure on the Trump administration to prove its contention that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was a member of MS-13.

www.nbcnews.com

Later in 2019, an immigration judge barred him from being sent to El Salvador. The order said he proved he had a “well-founded fear of future persecution” from local gangs, and he was granted a withholding of removal to the country, which allowed him to stay in the United States temporarily and receive a work permit.

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

Van Hollen should throw his hat in the 2028 race. Somewhat too moderate for my liberal tastes, but he's one of the good ones.

 

[Rifler]

Van Hollen should throw his hat in the 2028 race. Somewhat too moderate for my liberal tastes, but he's one of the good ones.

Absolutely...

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

Did any of the people involved in this travesty take an oath to uphold the constitution?

I'm assuming most did.

What's the penalty for violating that oath?

Is there any penalty? It doesn't seem like it.

Maybe there should be.

 

[TJ8869]

Van Hollen should throw his hat in the 2028 race. Somewhat too moderate for my liberal tastes, but he's one of the good ones.

That would set up another interesting debate over natural born citizenship. Van Hollen was born in Pakistan because his father was stationed there while working for the United States Foreign Service.

My personal belief is that he’s a natural born citizen, but there are some who would try to argue otherwise.

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

That would set up another interesting debate over natural born citizenship. Van Hollen was born in Pakistan because his father was stationed there while working for the United States Foreign Service.

My personal belief is that he’s a natural born citizen, but there are some who would try to argue otherwise.

Well, he's clearly NOT a natural born citizen in the sense that the Founders intended. But he clearly IS in the way it has morphed starting (iirc) with exceptions made for George Romney, back in the day.

Personally, I consider it a stupid requirement and an anachronism. Ditch that and the constitution still requires you to be a citizen and have lived here 14 years. That's good enough, imo.

 

[Dr. Spaceman]

Absolutely...

Yes we know you prefer that your candidates be rapists and convicted felons.

 

[TJ8869]

Well, he's clearly NOT a natural born citizen in the sense that the Founders intended. But he clearly IS in the way it has morphed starting (iirc) with exceptions made for George Romney, back in the day.

Personally, I consider it a stupid requirement and an anachronism. Ditch that and the constitution still requires you to be a citizen and have lived here 14 years. That's good enough, imo.

Since the Constitution never really clarified exactly what that phrase means, my opinion has always been that if you were entitled to US citizenship at the time of your birth then you are a natural born citizen.

IMO, Van Hallen is a natural born citizen for the same reason that John McCain was. If your parents were American citizens at the time of your birth then you’re a natural born citizen.

Additionally, the only reason Van Hallen and McCain were born in a foreign country is because their fathers were stationed there while actively serving the US government. It wouldn’t make sense for that to disqualify you from natural born citizenship.

 

[bunsen82]

His day in court happened in 2019...

Yep and he got a protected status.

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

Since the Constitution never really clarified exactly what that phrase means, my opinion has always been that if you were entitled to US citisenship at the time of your birth then you are a natural born citizen.

IMO, Van Hallen is a natural born citizen for the same reason that John McCain was. If your parents were American citizens at the time of your birth then you’re a natural born citizen.

Additionally, the only reason Van Hallen and McCain were born in a foreign country is because their fathers were stationed there while actively serving the US government. It wouldn’t make sense for that to disqualify you from natural born citizenship.

Italy is currently revising it's citizenship rules. What you describe is a form of blood citizenship. Your parents were citizens, therefore you are a citizen. Italy's rules (if I understood correctly) say you can apply for citizenship if your great grandparents were citizens. In recent years, this generous path to becoming a EU citizen has been used by millions so they are truncating it.

 

[RicoSuave102954]

New documents detail government's case that mistakenly deported man was a gang member

The documents were released after weeks of pressure on the Trump administration to prove its contention that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was a member of MS-13.

www.nbcnews.com

Later in 2019, an immigration judge barred him from being sent to El Salvador. The order said he proved he had a “well-founded fear of future persecution” from local gangs, and he was granted a withholding of removal to the country, which allowed him to stay in the United States temporarily and receive a work permit.

Gangs normally dislike members from other gangs, that in itself pretty much tells us what we need to know about him.

 

[sober_teacher]

Gangs normally dislike members from other gangs, that in itself pretty much tells us what we need to know about him.

Yes cuz gangs are notorious for being friendly otherwise.

Still waiting for actual proof of gang membership/activity.

 

[joelbc1]

That would set up another interesting debate over natural born citizenship. Van Hollen was born in Pakistan because his father was stationed there while working for the United States Foreign Service.

My personal belief is that he’s a natural born citizen, but there are some who would try to argue otherwise.

I believe by law, that qualifies him for being a natural born citizen. But we can get the current AG and her brain-trust to start researching this “issue”…. For Dems it is probably different.