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Senator Criticizes Deportation Policies as Garcia Returns to Maryland

8/26/2025

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen welcomed Kilmar Abrego Garcia back to Maryland after his release from Tennessee custody.
Garcia, an El Salvadoran citizen, was previously deported and imprisoned in El Salvador on human smuggling charges.
Van Hollen criticized the Trump administration's deportation efforts to Uganda as a misuse of power.
A U.S. Magistrate Judge granted Garcia access to attorneys for trial preparation amid possible ICE deportation.
Uganda is designated for Garcia's deportation under a U.S. agreement for third-party deportations.

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen welcomed Kilmar Abrego Garcia back to Maryland after his release from Tennessee custody.
Garcia, an El Salvadoran citizen, was previously deported and imprisoned in El Salvador on human smuggling charges.
Van Hollen criticized the Trump administration's deportation efforts to Uganda as a misuse of power.
A U.S. Magistrate Judge granted Garcia access to attorneys for trial preparation amid possible ICE deportation.
Uganda is designated for Garcia's deportation under a U.S. agreement for third-party deportations.