Dems Demand Proof of Life for Deported MS-13 Suspect, Delegate Szeliga Responds

Democratic Lawmakers' Visit to El Salvador

• 🇺🇸 Four House Democrats visited El Salvador, advocating for the return of an alleged MS-13 gang member, Kilmore Arbrego Garcia, who was deported from the U.S.
• ✍️ These lawmakers, including Congressman Maxwell Frost, have written a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding daily proof of life for Mr. Abrego Garcia.
• 💔 Congressman Frost expressed concern about the administration's methods of deportation, suggesting it was based on "tattoos and vibes" rather than thorough investigation.

Delegate Szeliga's Concerns on Immigration Policy

• 🚨 Maryland State Delegate Kathy Szeliga criticizes the Democrats' focus, questioning if their state's problems are solved.
• 🚫 Szeliga argues that Senator Chris Van Hollen is making Maryland a "magnet for criminal illegal immigrants" by advocating for Mr. Garcia, who she states is a Salvadoran national illegally living in Maryland.
• ⚖️ She emphasizes that Mr. Garcia is not afforded the rights of an American citizen as he is not a citizen and has a criminal record.

Evidence Against the Deported Suspect

• 🔎 Szeliga points to evidence against Mr. Garcia, including being seen with known MS-13 operators, having a rank within the organization, possessing tattoos and paraphernalia, and an informant's tip.
• 🚗 Additionally, Mr. Garcia is accused of human trafficking, being caught with seven other people being trafficked from Texas to Maryland, and beating his wife.

Maryland's Record on Crime Apprehension

• 📈 Szeliga highlights Maryland's ICE achievements, leading the nation in sex offender apprehensions and ranking second in gang member apprehensions.
• ⚠️ She believes that Senator Van Hollen's actions, making a "poster child" of an illegal immigrant with a criminal record, will not benefit Maryland.

Senator Van Hollen's Stance on MS-13

• ❓ Szeliga questions Senator Van Hollen's track record of fighting MS-13, noting that while he may have been on a workgroup in 2006, this knowledge should make him understand the danger of the gang.
• 🤝 She suggests he should be calling for cooperation with ICE and adherence to the law, stating that Mr. Garcia should not be welcomed back to the U.S. and can be adjudicated from his home country.