Deported Salvadoran Man's Lawyer Argues No Proof of MS-13 Affiliation

Deportation and Imprisonment

• ⛓️ Kilmar Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported and is currently held in a notorious Salvadoran prison, Secot.
• 💰 The U.S. pays El Salvador approximately $20,000 per deportee annually to detain individuals sent from the U.S.

Legal Team's Efforts and Concerns

• 📞 The legal team has not yet spoken with Garcia but has been notified of his location through court filings.
• ⚠️ Attempts to conduct a wellness check by an international aid agency were unsuccessful.
• 🤝 There is hope that a congressional delegation might be able to facilitate a wellness check.

Allegations vs. Legal Record

• 🗣️ The Trump administration and White House press secretary alleged Garcia is a human trafficker and MS-13 gang member.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Garcia's attorney states he is married to a U.S. citizen, has three U.S. citizen children, no criminal record, is a union member, and pays taxes.
• ⚖️ No evidence of MS-13 affiliation has been found in court documents reviewed by the legal team, immigration judges, the district court, or the Fourth Circuit.

Legal Challenges and Future Outlook

• 🏛️ The Fourth Circuit has criticized the government for lacking proof against Garcia.
• 📢 The attorney emphasizes the importance of presenting evidence in court under oath, rather than making unsubstantiated claims at press conferences.
• 🙏 There is optimism that Garcia will be returned to the U.S. due to the government's interest in avoiding a constitutional crisis and potential negative publicity.
• 📜 The hope is that the government will comply with the Supreme Court's order to facilitate his return.