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Senator Van Hollen’s Efforts to Repatriate Maryland Resident from El Salvador Stymied by Salvadoran Officials

Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland traveled to El Salvador to address the situation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident mistakenly deported by the Trump administration, aiming to assess his well-being and engage with Salvadoran officials. Despite his efforts, Van Hollen was denied a meeting or phone call with Abrego Garcia, who is currently held in a Salvadoran prison, highlighting the diplomatic challenges involved. The case has seen multiple U.S. court proceedings, with a federal judge and the Supreme Court ordering Abrego Garcia's return, yet the situation remains unresolved, prompting the senator's intervention.