Maryland senator says Kilmar Abrego Garcia was traumatized in El Salvador after mistaken deportation
The senator met with the Maryland man who had been mistakenly deported to El Salvador last month.
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2 developments- Apr 16, 2025El Salvador denies Maryland senator’s request to meet with mistakenly deported man
- Apr 17, 2025Maryland Sen. Van Hollen meets with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador amid court fight over US return
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Quiet for 530 daysLast development · Apr 17, 2025 — Maryland Sen. Van Hollen meets with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador amid court fight over US return
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US senator says El Salvador denied request to meet Kilmar Ábrego García
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