1. United States
2. Letter

The recent case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland father who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador by immigration authorities, highlights the urgent need to ensure due process is followed in all deportation proceedings. Abrego Garcia had a protective order barring his removal from the United States, yet he was still expelled and sent to a notoriously dangerous prison in El Salvador. This flagrant violation of his legal rights is unacceptable. The administration's argument that it has no authority to return Abrego Garcia because he is in a foreign country is deeply concerning. Failing to rectify a wrongful deportation essentially condones the deprivation of due process. Deporting individuals without proper judicial review undermines the rule of law and human rights principles. I urge you to take immediate action to stop deportations without due process and hold immigration authorities accountable for failures to follow court orders. Safeguarding the rights of all individuals, including immigrants, is essential for maintaining a just and fair society. Prioritize reforming immigration policies to ensure robust due process protections and prevent future cases of unlawful deportations.