Maryland Senator Traveling to El Salvador to Visit Deported Illegal Immigrant

Sen. Chris Van Hollen had earlier requested a meeting with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele during the leader’s visit to Washington.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and lawmakers speak during a news conference about rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge, at the U.S. Capitol on April 9, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) said on April 15 that he will travel to El Salvador on April 16 to visit his constituent, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the illegal immigrant who is detained in his home country after being deported by U.S. federal authorities.

In a statement, Van Hollen said that he hopes to visit Abrego Garcia and “check on his well-being,” while also seeking “constructive conversations with government officials” around his release.