‘Maryland man’ Kilmar Abrego Garcia transferred from El Salvador megaprison
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an illegal immigrant with alleged ties to a violent gang, has been at the center of a heated debate surrounding his deportation to El Salvador. Recently, U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., flew to the country to push for Abrego Garcia’s release from the notorious Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (CECOT) mega prison. Upon his return, Van Hollen claimed that Abrego Garcia had been transferred to a different detention facility called Centro Industrial in Santa Ana.
According to the government’s daily update, obtained by Fox News, Abrego Garcia informed Sen. Van Hollen that he was now in a room of his own with a bed and furniture, not in a cell. This information has been confirmed by the State Department in a written statement. Despite this development, President Donald Trump has continued to criticize Van Hollen’s efforts, accusing Democrats of portraying Abrego Garcia as a “sweet and innocent person.”
Abrego Garcia’s deportation has sparked outrage among Democrats, who have referred to him as a wrongfully deported “Maryland man.” However, a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) report obtained by Fox News revealed that Abrego Garcia was suspected of participating in labor/human trafficking and was a member of the MS-13 gang, designated as a terror organization by Trump.
In a recent incident in Tennessee, Abrego Garcia was stopped by a highway patrol trooper for speeding and was found with eight individuals in his car, leading to suspicions of human trafficking. The trooper also noted Abrego Garcia’s attempts to evade questions and speak less English than he was capable of. Additionally, court records from Prince George’s County, Md., indicated that Abrego Garcia had a history of being a violent repeat wife beater.
Despite the Supreme Court’s decision ordering the Trump administration to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return to the U.S., the administration maintains that he is where he belongs in El Salvador. Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that it is up to El Salvador to decide if they want to return him. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin emphasized that Abrego Garcia should remain in the El Salvador prison for terrorists, indicating that he is not the media darling portrayed by some.
The ongoing controversy surrounding Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s deportation highlights the complex and contentious issues surrounding illegal immigration and gang violence. The debate continues as Democrats and Republicans clash over the appropriate course of action in this high-profile case.
