Congress Members Demand Action on Deported Migrant in El Salvador

Four House Democrats, including Reps. Yassamin Ansari, Maxwell Frost, Maxine Dexter, and Robert Garcia, traveled to El Salvador to investigate the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported from Maryland to a Salvadoran prison in what officials described as an 'administrative error.' Despite a Supreme Court order directing the U.S. government to facilitate his return, congressional members report that U.S. authorities have not acted and that the embassy in El Salvador remains uninformed about his status. The lawmakers were denied access to visit Abrego Garcia and are now requesting regular proof of life updates to ensure his well-being and access to legal counsel. The Biden administration maintains that Abrego Garcia is a gang member and has upheld his deportation, while his supporters and attorneys insist he is innocent and a victim of due process violations. The trip underscores concerns about adherence to the rule of law and the effectiveness of judicial oversight in immigration enforcement. Calls for further congressional visits highlight ongoing efforts to pressure both U.S. and Salvadoran authorities for his release.