Court records filed in a district court in Prince George’s County, Md., reveal that Abrego-Garcia has a history of being a “violent” repeat perpetrator of domestic violence, as stated by his wife, Jennifer Vasquez.
Vasquez, in a 2021 filing written in her own words, accuses Abrego-Garcia of repeatedly physically assaulting her and expresses fear of being near him, providing evidence in the form of photos and videos showing his violent behavior and the bruises he has inflicted on her.
The deportation of Abrego-Garcia has sparked controversy among Democrats, with many labeling him as a “Maryland man” who was wrongfully deported. He is currently detained in El Salvador at the “Terrorism Confinement Center” (CECOT).
Kilmar Abrego Garcia meets with Sen. Van Hollen, D-Md. (X / @ChrisVanHollen)
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., flew to El Salvador where he met with Abrego-Garcia, and was mocked by Trump for being a “fool.” Other Democrat lawmakers reportedly made plans to visit Abrego-Garcia after Van Hollen’s announcement.
The White House has not held back in its criticisms of Van Hollen’s visit. On Friday, the White House tweeted side-by-side photos of Trump meeting with the mother of Rachel Morin, who was murdered by an illegal immigrant in 2023, and Van Hollen sitting with Abrego-Garcia with the caption “We are not the same.”
Rachel Morin was a Maryland resident, as is her mother, Patty, who said that Van Hollen had not reached out to her since her daughter was murdered.
