Maryland man Kilmar Ábrego García was wrongfully deported to El Salvador despite legal protections. A federal judge ordered his return, exposing flaws in U.S. immigration policies. Read his story of injustice and the fight for justice.

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A Maryland man, Kilmar Ábrego García, was wrongfully deported to an infamous prison in El Salvador, where he faced a serious risk of persecution. Federal Judge Paula Xinis has ordered his repatriation by the end of the day, but the incident makes it clear that current immigration policies are not only flawed but dangerous.

Ábrego García was expelled by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) despite an immigration judge ruling in 2019 that he should not be deported due to the threats he would face in his home country, where local gangs pose a constant danger. Judge Xinis called the deportation “an unlawful act” and expressed frustration at the lack of answers from Department of Justice attorney Erez Reuveni, who admitted his client should never have been removed.

This case is a chilling example of how the system can fail those seeking refuge and safety in the United States. Despite numerous government statements and press conferences, Ábrego García’s lawyer, Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg, criticized the lack of concrete action to correct the mistake. “Plenty of tweets. Plenty of White House press conferences. But no actual steps taken,” he said, highlighting the disconnect between rhetoric and reality.

_{The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, loved ones and community are pleading for his return back to the U.S.}

Ábrego García’s wife, Jennifer Vasquez Sura, who has been fighting for her husband’s return, joined a crowd of supporters to demand his repatriation. Her pain is shared by many families enduring cruel separations due to excessive and erratic immigration policies. “It’s a journey no one should have to endure, a nightmare that seems endless,” she said with tears in her eyes.

Additionally, the government has attempted to discredit Ábrego García by labeling him as a member of the MS-13 gang, based on unfounded claims from a confidential informant. However, his lawyers have argued that there is no concrete evidence supporting this accusation. This tactic is not only irresponsible but also reflects a misuse of power against vulnerable individuals.

Kilmar Ábrego García’s situation is an urgent reminder of the need for immigration reform in the United States. The lack of transparency and accountability in the process has led to devastating consequences for innocent people and their families. Meanwhile, the government continues to offer neither apologies nor satisfactory solutions, leaving many to question the humanity behind these policies.

This action is not only unjust for Kilmar Ábrego García but also reflects a grave injustice for all immigrants unjustly imprisoned in El Salvador under the infamous orders of the Trump administration.

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