Trove of documents in alleged MS-13 gangbanger Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s high-profile deportation case released
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Abrego Garcia Returns to US, Faces Trafficking Charges
Above: U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) meets with Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (L) on April 17, 2025, in San Salvador, El Salvador. Image copyright: Sen. Van Hollen's Office via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
This demonstrates the Trump administration's commitment to enforcing immigration law and prosecuting human traffickers. Abrego Garcia allegedly ran a sophisticated smuggling operation for nearly a decade, transporting thousands, including MS-13 gang members for profit. The administration identified him as a dangerous criminal despite Democratic attempts to portray him as a victim.
Democratic narrative
The government's handling of this case clearly violated Abrego Garcia's due process rights. Abrego Garcia was wrongfully deported despite court orders protecting him, and the administration spent months refusing to comply with Supreme Court directives while smearing his reputation. This abuse of power shows how deportation policies can trample individual rights.