Maryland senator to visit El Salvador to check on Kilmar Abrego Garcia

In a recent update on April 16, 2025, a judge has ordered the Trump administration to cease playing games in the Abrego Garcia case. This comes after the administration’s actions regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man who was mistakenly deported and is currently imprisoned, faced scrutiny.

Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen is heading to El Salvador on Wednesday to assess Abrego Garcia’s situation. Van Hollen had requested a meeting with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele while in Washington, D.C., and expressed willingness to travel to El Salvador if Abrego Garcia is not returned to the U.S. Van Hollen stated that he aims to visit Abrego Garcia to ensure his well-being.

Abrego Garcia, a constituent of Van Hollen, was wrongfully deported by U.S. authorities, despite court orders for his safe return. Van Hollen emphasized the importance of securing Abrego Garcia’s release, prompting his visit to El Salvador to engage with officials on the matter.

The case involving Abrego Garcia has sparked controversy, with ICE justifying his deportation due to an alleged administrative error. Despite claims of ties to MS-13, Abrego Garcia’s legal team argues there is no substantial evidence to support these allegations.

Legal battles ensued, culminating in a court ruling that mandated the Trump administration to bring Abrego Garcia back to the U.S. Yet, Salvadoran President Bukele has refused to comply, labeling Abrego Garcia as a terrorist and asserting that his release is solely under El Salvador’s jurisdiction.

Given these developments, the situation surrounding Abrego Garcia remains unresolved, prompting ongoing efforts from Van Hollen and legal authorities to address the matter.