Van Hollen returns to Washington
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Van Hollen meets with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador
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Abrego Garcia case becomes a political crisis for Washington
The Supreme Court – following up on a lower court ruling – said on April 10 that Abrego Garcia’s removal was improper and that the U.S. government is obligated to “facilitate” his return to this country.
CHC seeks prison visit amid calls to release Maryland man
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus is hoping to soon visit the Maryland man being wrongfully held in El Salvador’s notorious megaprison, CECOT.
Trump lashes out at judge, Roberts lashes back
Trump’s statement alarmed Democrats and government watchdog groups, who see it as another blatant attempt by the president to expand his own power.
Democrats lay low on Venezuelan gang deportations
The legal fight is continuing over the deportation order and whether the Trump administration ignored a federal judge’s order in not stopping the flight.
Salazar challenges Trump’s mass deportation plan
Rep. Salazar is bringing a relatively nuanced perspective to the House Republican Conference when it comes to immigration.
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Van Hollen returns to Washington
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) laid into the Trump administration on Friday after returning from El Salvador, where the Maryland Democrat visited with Salvadoran immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
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