Summary

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) traveled to El Salvador to seek the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident wrongfully deported in March.

Abrego Garcia, married to a U.S. citizen with three children, was legally allowed to stay under a 2019 court order.

The Trump administration admitted his deportation was an “administrative error” but refused his return. The Supreme Court ruled against the administration 9-0.

In response, the White House launched a smear campaign against Van Hollen, framing Garcia as a gang member despite no charges or convictions.

  • AbidanYre@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    We’re not at the stage where sitting senators are being murdered or disappeared.

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      At the current rate, that’ll happen within months; definitely before the end of the year.

      • Scotty_Trees@lemmy.world
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        I’m gonna revisit this comment before New Years Eve. Let’s hope there’s something a bit more positive to discuss by then. But I’m not hopeful…

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          Maybe heart disease will have finally come through for us and rid the world of Donald Trump.

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      I honestly believe VH will be the first because of his “audacity”. I 100% hope to be wrong though.