Senator Meets With Man Mistakenly Deported by Trump Administration - WSJ


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Key Event: Senator's Meeting

Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an El Salvadoran national who was mistakenly deported to a Salvadoran prison by the Trump administration. Senator Van Hollen shared a photo of the meeting on X (formerly Twitter).

Details of the Case

Abrego Garcia, who had been living in Maryland after entering the U.S. illegally, was deported in error. Senator Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador to facilitate the meeting.

Political Context

The meeting highlights ongoing concerns about the Trump administration's immigration policies and their impact on individuals. The Senator's actions underscore the political ramifications of past deportation decisions.

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Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen has met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly sent to a Salvadoran prison by the Trump administration.Van Hollen, a Democrat, shared a photo of himself with Abrego Garcia on X on Thursday. He flew to El Salvador earlier this week to seek a meeting with Abrego Garcia, an El Salvador native who was living in Maryland since entering the U.S. illegally.Β 

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