A political battle is brewing over the deportation of a Salvadoran man.  Tom Homan, the Trump administration's border czar, strongly supports the decision to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia.  He claims that Abrego Garcia is a member of the notorious MS-13 gang.  Homan believes that the administration followed the law and the Constitution when it deported Abrego Garcia.  He argues that the Alien Enemies Act, invoked by President Trump, allows for a different process of due process for undocumented immigrants.

Senator Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat from Maryland, visited Abrego Garcia in El Salvador.  He met with Abrego Garcia to defend his constitutional rights.  Van Hollen has been fighting against MS-13 for years.  He argues that the administration is spreading lies about his record.  Van Hollen believes that it is possible to defend people's rights and fight against gang violence at the same time.  He stresses that this case is about protecting constitutional rights and due process.

Abrego Garcia was deported to El Salvador's notorious mega-prison in March.  The White House claims that he is a member of MS-13.  However, his attorneys and family deny any affiliation with the gang.  Abrego Garcia received a protective court order in 2019.  This order was supposed to prevent his deportation to El Salvador due to safety concerns.  Immigration and Customs Enforcement acknowledged that his deportation was an "administrative error. "  The Supreme Court has ordered the administration to facilitate his return to the U. S.

The Alien Enemies Act is a centuries-old law.  It allows for a different process of due process for undocumented immigrants.  Homan argues that the administration is following the law and the Constitution.  He believes that the administration is using the laws on the books to remove terrorists from the country.  However, critics argue that the administration is using this law to bypass due process rights.

There is a lot of controversy surrounding the use of tattoos to determine gang membership.  Homan denies that anyone is being labeled a gang member solely because of tattoos.  He argues that tattoos are just one of many factors that are considered.  However, critics argue that the administration is using tattoos as a way to target and deport undocumented immigrants.

The Supreme Court has temporarily halted the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans.  This decision could have implications for the deportation of Abrego Garcia.  It remains to be seen how this political battle will play out.  One thing is clear: the fight over the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia is far from over.

Who's Right? The Fight Over Deporting a Salvadoran Man

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