Press Briefing Highlights Controversy Over Kilmar Ábrego García’s Deportation
During a recent White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen for his efforts to reconnect with Kilmar Ábrego García, a Maryland resident wrongfully deported to El Salvador last month. Leavitt dismissed García’s portrayal as a father, asserting, "He will never live in the United States of America again," and reiterated controversial claims from the administration labeling him an MS-13 gang member and a terrorist.
Senator Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador to learn more about García’s situation, claiming his deportation could initiate a constitutional crisis in the U.S. He informed the press that the Trump administration allegedly pays the Salvadoran government to detain García, complicating efforts for his return.
Leavitt’s remarks came amidst broader discussions about immigration policies, where she rebuffed claims from Democrats about the treatment of García. She emphasized that the administration stands firm on its decision, declaring that even if García were to return, he would face immediate deportation.
Adding a tone of emotional weight to the briefing, Leavitt was accompanied by Patty Morin, the mother of a murder victim, who tied her daughter’s tragedy to immigration policies—though her testimony was indirectly related to García’s case. The administration has faced criticism for using such narratives to justify stringent immigration measures despite studies indicating that undocumented immigrants commit crimes at lower rates than native-born citizens.
This briefing marks the latest development in Garcia’s contentious deportation case, highlighting ongoing tensions regarding immigration policy and enforcement strategies under the current administration.
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