Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia for thirty minutes on Thursday evening in a hotel in El Salvador. The meeting focused on Garcia's current detention situation. Senator Van Hollen stated that Abrego Garcia told him he has not been able to communicate with anyone since arriving in El Salvador. He also reported that Garcia has been moved from the CECOT prison, which is known for its harsh conditions, to another detention facility.
This meeting comes as civil rights lawyers are reporting that the Trump administration is planning additional deportation flights targeting alleged gang members. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports that these flights are expected to deport individuals suspected of gang affiliation back to El Salvador and other countries. The increased deportations raise concerns among legal advocates about due process and potential human rights violations.
Senator Van Hollen Meets with Alleged Gang Member in El Salvador
Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador to discuss his detention. Abrego Garcia claims he has had no communication since arriving in the country. Van Hollen reported that Abrego Garcia has been moved from the CECOT prison. Meanwhile, civil rights lawyers report the Trump administration is preparing more deportation flights for suspected gang members.
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