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White House Defends Controversial Deportation Amid Backlash

4/14/2025

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White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller staunchly defended the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, asserting his ties to the notorious MS-13 gang. Despite court rulings highlighting errors in the deportation process, Miller maintained that the U.S. lacks jurisdiction. El Salvador's President Bukele dismissed the notion of Garcia's return as "preposterous," while Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen condemned the administration's stance.

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White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller staunchly defended the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, asserting his ties to the notorious MS-13 gang. Despite court rulings highlighting errors in the deportation process, Miller maintained that the U.S. lacks jurisdiction. El Salvador's President Bukele dismissed the notion of Garcia's return as "preposterous," while Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen condemned the administration's stance.