Senator Chris Van Hollen faced military roadblocks during his visit to El Salvador while trying to meet Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man unlawfully deported. His attempt to visit the maximum-security prison CECOT was denied, as well as a phone call with Garcia, reflecting increasing tensions in U.S.-El Salvador relations and human rights issues within Salvadoran prisons that have reported overcrowding and torture. Van Hollen stated his intent was to ensure Garcia's well-being, highlighting concerns regarding immigration policy and human rights in the region.
Our purpose today was very straightforward... It was simply to be able to go see if Kilmar Abrego Garcia is doing OK.
Human rights advocates have documented overcrowding in El Salvador's prisons and reports of torture.
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