4 more Democrats visit El Salvador to see Abrego Garcia after Van Hollen trip
Four Democratic lawmakers recently made a trip to El Salvador to visit an illegal immigrant and suspected MS-13 gang member who had been deported by the Trump administration. Representatives Robert Garcia of California, Maxwell Frost of Florida, Yassamin Ansari of Arizona, and Maxine Dexter of Oregon announced their arrival in El Salvador in order to push for the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man with protected legal status who they claim was unlawfully deported.
Their visit follows a visit from Senator Chris Van Hollen, who had also traveled to El Salvador to meet with Abrego Garcia. The lawmakers emphasized that their trip was not funded by taxpayer dollars after their request for an official congressional member delegation was denied. They accused the Trump administration of kidnapping Abrego Garcia and called his deportation a constitutional crisis.
Former President Donald Trump responded to the situation on TRUTH Social, asserting that Abrego Garcia was a member of MS-13 and had a deportation order against him. He criticized the Democrats and the media for portraying Abrego Garcia as innocent.
The four Democrats demanded that the Trump administration bring Abrego Garcia back to the United States and ensure that he receives due process. They argued that his deportation was illegal and violated his constitutional rights.
Abrego Garcia, 29, was deported to El Salvador due to what the Trump administration described as an administrative error. Despite court orders instructing his return to the U.S., the administration has stated that it is up to El Salvador to decide whether Abrego Garcia can come back.
Additionally, documents revealed allegations of domestic violence made by Abrego Garcia’s wife, Jennifer Vasquez, in 2021. She accused him of physical abuse and provided evidence of injuries. A 2022 report from Homeland Security Investigations also suggested that Abrego Garcia was involved in labor and human trafficking.
The lawmakers expressed their commitment to holding the administration accountable and ensuring that Abrego Garcia receives proper legal proceedings. They emphasized the importance of upholding due process and constitutional rights in the case of immigrants like Abrego Garcia.
In conclusion, the visit to El Salvador by these Democratic lawmakers highlights the ongoing debate surrounding immigration policies and the treatment of individuals like Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The case underscores the complexities and challenges of immigration enforcement and the need for a fair and just system for all individuals involved.
