A Maryland man, Kilmar brego Garca, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador during the Trump administration, has recently been transferred to a different prison facility, according to US Senator Chris Van Hollen. The senator made this announcement following his visit to El Salvador where he met with brego Garca, who was originally sent to the infamous mega-jail known as Cecot (Centre for the Confinement of Terrorism) just last month.

Senator Van Hollen described brego Garca as being 'traumatized' and living in fear of other inmates during his time in the Cecot facility, a prison notorious for its harsh conditions. The senator shared that after a week in the new prison, located in the city of Santa Ana, the living conditions were reportedly better than those in Cecot. However, brego Garca still lacks access to news and communication with the outside world, which adds to his distress.

The situation surrounding brego Garca has also raised significant legal concerns, as the US Supreme Court has ordered the government to facilitate his return to the United States. Despite this judicial mandate, officials from the Trump administration have continued to resist complying with the order. The White House has branded him as a suspected member of the notorious Salvadoran gang MS-13, which has been classified as a foreign terrorist organization. However, it is crucial to note that brego Garca has never been convicted of any crime, and both his family and legal representatives staunchly deny any connections to MS-13.

In an effort to advocate for brego Garca, Senator Van Hollen shared that he initially faced obstacles in arranging a meeting with him, as Salvadoran authorities had initially blocked his access. Eventually, after intervention from government officials, the senator was able to meet brego Garca at his hotel. Van Hollen recounted the poignant moment, stating, 'His conversation with me was the first communication that he had with anybody outside of prison since he was abducted.' During their discussion, brego Garca expressed his profound sadness about being imprisoned for no wrongdoing, emphasizing the emotional toll the situation has taken on him.

The broader implications of brego Garca's case reflect ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the US judicial system concerning immigration policies. The legal battles have escalated to the point where a judge has threatened to hold the Trump administration in contempt for failing to adhere to orders preventing deportation flights. Both the Supreme Court and other judges have ruled that brego Garca should be allowed to return to the United States. Nonetheless, the White House remains firm in its stance, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt asserting that brego Garca would 'never' be allowed to live in the US again. 'If he ever ends up back in the United States, he would immediately be deported again,' Leavitt remarked, underscoring the administration's unwavering position on this matter.