Political Tensions Rise as President Bukele Declines to Return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S.

Cause And Effect

U.S. Lawmakers Push for Action Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Ignoring a Supreme Court ruling to facilitate Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return isn’t just cruel; it’s unconstitutional.

Ritchie Torres

Key Facts

Rep. Adriano Espaillat is also seeking a meeting with Bukele during his visit to Washington.
President Trump's administration believes Abrego Garcia has a gang affiliation justifying his removal from the U.S.

El Salvador president says he won't return mistakenly deported man to U.S.

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Trump and Bukele say wrongfully deported man won’t be returned

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Salvadoran president claims he doesn't have "the power" to return Maryland man to U.S.

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President Trump to meet with El Salvador's president Monday

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Expert Analysis

I don’t have the power to return him to the United States.

Nayib Bukele

Key Facts

Bukele labeled Garcia as a 'terrorist', reflecting his administration's stance on deportations.
In a test of executive vs judicial powers, the Trump administration has refused to comply with a Supreme Court order regarding Garcia.

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Key Facts

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was wrongly deported to El Salvador, sparking outrage and calls for his return.
In 2019, an immigration judge barred the U.S. from deporting Abrego Garcia, citing likely persecution by gangs.
The U.S. Supreme Court ordered the administration to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return, which it has so far refused.