U.S. officials assert that Kilmar Ábrego García, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, will not be allowed to return to the United States despite a ruling aimed at bringing him back. The dispute, underscored by accusations of gang affiliation and domestic violence, showcases tensions between the executive branch and court decisions.
White House Stance Fortified: Kilmar Ábrego García to Remain Deported
White House Stance Fortified: Kilmar Ábrego García to Remain Deported
The Biden administration firmly states that the Salvadoran deportee, Kilmar Ábrego García, will not be allowed entry back into the U.S., marking a significant clash over immigration control and judicial proceedings.
U.S. immigration policy faces a pivotal test as the White House asserts that Kilmar Ábrego García, a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador last month, will “never live” in the United States again. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reiterated the administration's position at a press briefing, asserting that the Salvadoran national, whom the administration associates with the infamous MS-13 gang, will be permanently barred from returning, despite a Maryland judge's ruling ordering his return.
The deportation of the 29-year-old occurred on March 15, alongside other Salvadoran and Venezuelan nationals. Secretary Leavitt characterized García as a "woman beater," referencing a domestic violence protective order filed in 2021 by his wife, Jennifer Vasquez Sura, though his lawyer contends that legal proceedings were circumvented, questioning the legality of García's removal given the previous court protections in place.
Despite the White House's strong assertions, his legal team and family firmly dispute claims of gang affiliation. The case has magnified tensions between the Biden administration and the judiciary, with ongoing threats of contempt of court regarding immigration enforcement.
Expired interaction with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, who visited Washington, reflected the complexities as he indicated that he lacked the authority to facilitate García's return. Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen made efforts to visit García at the prison in El Salvador, ultimately denied access, while calling for his release based on his uncharged status.
The escalating situation is further complicated by the tragic recent murder of a Maryland woman at the hands of an alleged illegal immigrant, prompting calls for stricter immigration measures. As political pressures mount, the unfolding of García's case presents critical questions of legal compliance and civil rights within U.S. immigration policies.
