Man with Legal Status Sent to Prison in El Salvador

SOURCE abcnews.go.com
Kilmer Armado Abrego-Garcia, a man with legal status in the U.S., was sent to a notorious prison in El Salvador due to an administrative error. His attorneys are requesting his return to the U.S. as he has no affiliation with criminal gangs. The government claims jurisdictional issues prevent his return.

Key Points

  • Abrego-Garcia has a U.S. citizen wife and a 5-year-old child.
  • He has no affiliation with criminal gangs like MS-13.
  • The government acknowledges the error but claims he cannot be returned.
  • There are concerns about his safety in the prison in El Salvador.

Pros

  • Kilmer Armado Abrego-Garcia has legal status in the U.S.
  • His attorneys are working to bring him back to the U.S.

Cons

  • Abrego-Garcia was sent to a notorious prison in El Salvador due to an administrative error.
  • The government claims jurisdictional issues prevent his return.