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Kilmar Abrego Garcia wasn’t deported. He was kidnapped.
He’s not in a prison. He’s in a death camp. And he never got his day in court. That’s not just wrong—it’s unconstitutional.
In the U.S., due process isn’t optional. It’s a right, guaranteed by the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to everyone—yes, even people without legal status.
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia must be returned. Justice Sonia Sotomayor, writing for the Court, made it clear: if the government can deport someone before the courts intervene, it could justify disappearing anyone—even U.S. citizens.
But Trump’s DOJ? They’re ignoring the ruling. Straight-up defying the highest court in the land.
That’s contempt of court—literally.
At a press conference in El Salvador, Senator Chris Van Hollen revealed that the Salvadoran government blocked him from speaking to Abrego Garcia, either in person or by phone. When he asked Vice President Félix Ulloa for a meeting, Ulloa offered him a tour of Cecot—the megaprison notorious for abuse. Van Hollen replied: “I just want to meet with Mr. Abrego Garcia.” Ulloa said no. Not even the man’s family is allowed to speak to him.
Van Hollen was blunt: “We have an unjust situation here. The Trump administration is lying about Abrego Garcia.” They falsely labeled him MS-13—even though an immigration judge granted him protected status back in 2019. Trump officials now admit an “administrative error” led to his deportation anyway.
Here is an update from Senator Van Hollen:
And instead of fixing it, they’re doubling down. The Trump White House is attacking Van Hollen for defending his constituent. Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, even went on Fox News and called Abrego Garcia an “MS-13 terrorist.” Based on a lie:
Van Hollen isn’t backing down: “I may be the first United States senator to visit El Salvador on this issue—but there will be more.”
And this isn’t an isolated case. Merwil Gutiérrez, a 19-year-old Venezuelan living in New York City, was also wrongfully deported—despite agents realizing mid-operation that he wasn’t even the person they intended to arrest. Here is more information here.
So, this isn’t just about one man. It’s about whether the rule of law still exists.
And whether we’re willing to fight for it.
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By Sari Beth RosenbergKilmar Abrego Garcia wasn’t deported. He was kidnapped.
He’s not in a prison. He’s in a death camp. And he never got his day in court. That’s not just wrong—it’s unconstitutional.
In the U.S., due process isn’t optional. It’s a right, guaranteed by the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to everyone—yes, even people without legal status.
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia must be returned. Justice Sonia Sotomayor, writing for the Court, made it clear: if the government can deport someone before the courts intervene, it could justify disappearing anyone—even U.S. citizens.
But Trump’s DOJ? They’re ignoring the ruling. Straight-up defying the highest court in the land.
That’s contempt of court—literally.
At a press conference in El Salvador, Senator Chris Van Hollen revealed that the Salvadoran government blocked him from speaking to Abrego Garcia, either in person or by phone. When he asked Vice President Félix Ulloa for a meeting, Ulloa offered him a tour of Cecot—the megaprison notorious for abuse. Van Hollen replied: “I just want to meet with Mr. Abrego Garcia.” Ulloa said no. Not even the man’s family is allowed to speak to him.
Van Hollen was blunt: “We have an unjust situation here. The Trump administration is lying about Abrego Garcia.” They falsely labeled him MS-13—even though an immigration judge granted him protected status back in 2019. Trump officials now admit an “administrative error” led to his deportation anyway.
Here is an update from Senator Van Hollen:
And instead of fixing it, they’re doubling down. The Trump White House is attacking Van Hollen for defending his constituent. Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, even went on Fox News and called Abrego Garcia an “MS-13 terrorist.” Based on a lie:
Van Hollen isn’t backing down: “I may be the first United States senator to visit El Salvador on this issue—but there will be more.”
And this isn’t an isolated case. Merwil Gutiérrez, a 19-year-old Venezuelan living in New York City, was also wrongfully deported—despite agents realizing mid-operation that he wasn’t even the person they intended to arrest. Here is more information here.
So, this isn’t just about one man. It’s about whether the rule of law still exists.
And whether we’re willing to fight for it.
Get full access to Yo, Miss! at saribethrosenberg.substack.com/subscribe