Tensions escalate as President Bukele refuses to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S.

President Bukele’s refusal to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, amid legal and political pressure from U.S. lawmakers, raises serious constitutional and diplomatic questions.

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Cause And Effect

U.S. Lawmakers Push for Action Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Key Facts
  • Rep. Adriano Espaillat is also seeking a meeting with Bukele during his visit to Washington.KTSM 9 News
  • President Trump's administration believes Abrego Garcia has a gang affiliation justifying his removal from the U.S.Thebaltimorebanner

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Expert Analysis

Power Struggles: Diplomatic and Legal Implications

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

Legal Context of Abrego Garcia's Wrongful Deportation

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  • Kilmar Abrego Garcia was wrongly deported to El Salvador, sparking outrage and calls for his return.KTSM 9 News
  • In 2019, an immigration judge barred the U.S. from deporting Abrego Garcia, citing likely persecution by gangs.Thebaltimorebanner
  • The U.S. Supreme Court ordered the administration to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return, which it has so far refused.Apnews
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