Senator Defends Due Process in Deportation Case
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Senator Chris Van Hollen defended his trip to El Salvador, stating his focus was upholding due process, not defending Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident with a court order preventing deportation, was wrongfully deported by the Trump administration to a notorious El Salvadorian prison. Van Hollen met with Abrego Garcia, highlighting the trauma he experienced and criticizing the Salvadoran government's complicity and attempts to stage their meeting. The Senator emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law and rejected claims that defending constitutional rights equates to supporting gang members.
Senator Chris Van Hollen defended his trip to El Salvador, stating his focus was upholding due process, not defending Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident with a court order preventing deportation, was wrongfully deported by the Trump administration to a notorious El Salvadorian prison. Van Hollen met with Abrego Garcia, highlighting the trauma he experienced and criticizing the Salvadoran government's complicity and attempts to stage their meeting. The Senator emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law and rejected claims that defending constitutional rights equates to supporting gang members.
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