U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter of Portland’s 3rd Congressional District has pledged to travel to El Salvador to demand the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a legal U.S. resident who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration. Abrego Garcia, 29, had lived in the U.S. for 14 years and was deported to El Salvador last month after being accused of being an MS-13 gang member, a claim he denied and was never charged for. Dexter described the situation as a constitutional crisis and vowed to confront it head-on. The U.S. Supreme Court has ordered the Trump administration to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return to the U.S. from a Salvadoran prison, but the White House has pushed back, claiming it is up to El Salvador to return him. El Salvador’s president said he lacked the power to return Abrego Garcia, referring to the idea as “preposterous.” Abrego Garcia’s case highlights the challenges faced by immigrants in the U.S. and the lack of due process rights in deportation proceedings. Dexter’s willingness to take action in this case echoes the efforts of Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen, who has been a vocal advocate for immigrant rights. Abrego Garcia’s story underscores the need for reform in the U.S. immigration system and the importance of upholding constitutional rights for all individuals, regardless of immigration status.
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