$15M U.S.–El Salvador Deportation Deal Sparks Outrage Over Rights Violation

Trump Administration Accused of Secret $15M Deportation Agreement with El Salvador

Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) has accused the Trump administration of striking a $15 million deal with the El Salvadoran government to detain deported individuals, including wrongfully deported U.S. resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

The explosive claim was made during a Friday press conference, just one day after Van Hollen visited Abrego Garcia—an American legal resident—in detention in El Salvador. His deportation, now declared unlawful by U.S. courts, has triggered constitutional and international concern.

The Alleged $15 Million Detention Deal

According to Van Hollen:

• $4 million has already been paid to El Salvador from the U.S. government

• Funds were allegedly allocated to detain deportees, including those wrongfully removed or with unclear legal status

• Documents reportedly exist memorializing the payment, though not yet released publicly

An Associated Press report also cited plans for the U.S. to fund detention for 300 suspected gang members at a cost of $6 million, with room for expansion to $15 million in total.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia: Caught in the Crossfire

• Legal status: Had legal protection in the U.S. under a “withholding of removal” order

• ICE admitted his deportation was a clerical error

• Now detained in El Salvador, despite a U.S. District Court and Supreme Court ruling ordering his return

• Court findings: No credible evidence of MS-13 gang affiliation

“The Trump administration’s refusal to return Abrego Garcia is a constitutional crisis for every American,”
— Sen. Chris Van Hollen

Viral Disinformation: The Margarita Incident

President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador posted a viral photo implying Van Hollen and Abrego Garcia were drinking margaritas during their meeting. Van Hollen responded, calling it a fabricated photo-op stunt.

• Salt rims appeared untouched

• No signs of consumption from glasses

• Described as “propaganda and disinformation at the highest level”

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U.S. Courts Demand Compliance

• District Court Judge Paula Xinis and the U.S. Supreme Court have both ruled the deportation unlawful

• Justice Sonia Sotomayor stated:

“The order properly requires the government to treat Abrego Garcia’s case as if he had never been deported.”

However, the Trump administration continues to defy legal orders, citing vague allegations that courts say lack evidence.

GlobalWorldCitizen.com Insight: Immigration, Aid & Accountability

This case exposes a dangerous precedent at the intersection of:

• Immigration policy and international aid

• Human rights and global governance

• Misinformation and political manipulation

At a time when global authoritarianism and nationalism are rising, the rights of individuals like Kilmar Abrego Garcia reflect the state of democracy itself.

Final Word from GlobalWorldCitizen.com

The alleged $15M deportation-for-aid deal and the continued detention of an innocent U.S. resident should concern every global citizen. This is not just about immigration—it’s about the rule of law, civil liberties, and political ethics in an interconnected world.

Stay tuned for expert analysis on:

• U.S.–El Salvador diplomacy

• Trump immigration policy 2025

• Global human rights violations

• Legal challenges to ICE and DHS under Trump

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