US Lawmakers Demand Release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador

Congressional Delegation's Mission

• 🇺🇸 A delegation of US lawmakers, including Rep. Robert Garcia, Rep. Maxwell Frost, Rep. Yassamin Ansari, and Rep. Maxine Dexter, is in El Salvador to demand the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
• ⚖️ They are advocating for Mr. Abrego Garcia to be returned to the United States to receive due process, citing a 9-0 Supreme Court decision ordering his return.
• 🗣️ The lawmakers highlighted that the Trump administration has publicly admitted that sending him to El Salvador was a mistake.

Concerns Over Due Process and Rule of Law

• 🏛️ The delegation emphasizes that due process and the rule of law should apply to all individuals, including immigrants and asylum seekers.
• ⚠️ They express concern that the administration is not facilitating Mr. Abrego Garcia's return, despite court orders and admissions of error.
• 📢 The lawmakers are also concerned about other constituents and individuals facing similar situations, including the potential for US citizens to be sent to El Salvador.

Advocacy for Abrego Garcia and Others

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Mr. Abrego Garcia is described as a father, husband, and union member who was wrongly deported.
• 🤝 The delegation has met with the US embassy and human rights groups, and has spoken with the Abrego Garcia family.
• 📝 A letter has been sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding daily proof of life for Mr. Abrego Garcia, access to counsel, and his safe return.

Broader Immigration and Due Process Issues

• 🌍 The case is presented as part of a larger pattern of the US government allegedly disregarding due process for immigrants, including Venezuelan migrants and asylum seekers.
• 💔 The lawmakers are heartbroken by the idea of individuals being detained without proper legal proceedings and are using their positions to fight for these rights.
• 📢 They are committed to ensuring Mr. Abrego Garcia's case and others like it do not fade from public attention and that the US Constitution and laws are upheld.

Transparency and Public Opinion

• 📄 The delegation is calling for the contract between the US and El Salvador regarding prisoner transfers to be made public.
• 📊 Recent US polling indicates a strong majority of Americans believe migrants should not be sent to foreign jails without due process, and that current actions are wrong.
• 🚫 They are using taxpayer dollars to break constitutional laws and are committed to standing firm for the rule of law and individual rights.