The White House has confirmed that Kilmar Ábrego García, who was deported to El Salvador, will not be allowed to return to the U.S. despite court orders and claims of wrongful deportation. The debate intensifies with accusations surrounding his character and ongoing legal challenges.
White House Affirms Deportation of Kilmar Ábrego García is Final
White House Affirms Deportation of Kilmar Ábrego García is Final
White House insists that man mistakenly deported to El Salvador will never return to the U.S., amidst legal disputes and allegations of gang affiliation.
A Salvadoran man, Kilmar Ábrego García, who was erroneously deported to El Salvador, will "never live" in the United States again, according to a statement from the White House. García had been living in Maryland until he was sent back to Central America, accused of ties to the MS-13 gang, a claim his attorney disputes vehemently.
Despite a judge's order for his repatriation to the U.S., the El Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele has declared that he lacks the authority to facilitate this return. During a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reiterated allegations against García, labeling him both a gang member and a domestic abuser, referencing a protective order filed by his wife in the past.
García's wife, Jennifer Vasquez Sura, states that the restraining order was sought simply as a precaution and that they were able to work through their issues as a family through counseling. His lawyer, Benjamin Osorio, pointed out the legal contradiction of the government's actions versus the rights of individuals.
García was deported on March 15 alongside numerous Salvadorans and Venezuelans, violating a 2019 court ruling that had granted him legal shelter from deportation. Although indicted as an "administrative error," White House claims deny any fault in the deportation, which was scrutinized in recent judicial reviews.
As tensions rise, Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador to advocate for García, only to be denied access to meet him. The senator emphasized that García has neither been formally charged nor convicted of any crime in the U.S. The White House countered by highlighting that Senator Van Hollen did not reach out to the family of Rachel Morin, a murder victim allegedly tied to an illegal immigrant, amplifying the ongoing clash over immigration policy and public safety.
With the judicial environment around immigration shifting, the White House remains firm in its stance on García, stating any return to the U.S. would immediately prompt another deportation.
