U.S. Citizen Mistakenly Deported to El Salvador’s Notorious Prison

A U.S. citizen, Kilmar Abrego-Garcia, was mistakenly deported to El Salvador and imprisoned in the notorious Izalco prison due to an administrative error. Abrego-Garcia, a Maryland resident, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and sent to El Salvador in 2023, despite his legal status in the U.S.

Upon arrival, he was immediately incarcerated in Izalco, known for its harsh conditions and association with gang violence. Abrego-Garcia endured months of wrongful imprisonment before his case gained attention. A federal judge in Maryland has now ordered the U.S. government to bring him back home, highlighting significant flaws in the deportation process.

The incident has sparked outrage and raised questions about the accuracy and oversight of ICE's operations. Advocates are calling for a thorough review of deportation procedures to prevent similar incidents. Abrego-Garcia's ordeal underscores the human cost of bureaucratic errors and the urgent need for reform in immigration enforcement.

• El Salvador
• ICE
• Kilmar Abrego-Garcia
• Maryland

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