Senators Tim Kaine, Chris Van Hollen, Chuck Schumer, and Alex Padilla introduced a privileged resolution requiring the Trump administration to report on its cooperation with El Salvador regarding deported U.S. residents. This action is partly driven by the recent deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a suspected MS-13 member, and aims to ensure that deportations are conducted with due process. If the resolution passes and is ignored by the White House, U.S. security assistance to El Salvador will be frozen. Kaine emphasized the U.S. commitment to human rights, warning El Salvador of repercussions if American rights are violated. The effort includes potential sanctions against El Salvador's President Bukele and others involved with Trump in actions perceived as violating U.S. residents' constitutional rights.

Senators Tim Kaine, Chris Van Hollen, Chuck Schumer, and Alex Padilla introduced a resolution demanding a report from the Trump administration on its collaboration with El Salvador on deportation issues, highlighting concerns about compliance with due process.

The resolution is driven by the deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a suspected MS-13 member, as part of a broader concern about the treatment of deported individuals and potential human rights violations.

The privileged nature of the resolution means it requires a full Senate vote, and if ignored by the White House, it could lead to the freezing of U.S. security assistance to El Salvador.

Senator Kaine, speaking partially in Spanish, warned the Salvadoran government against human rights violations and stated that the U.S. will remember any violations against its citizens.

Plans for further actions include potential sanctions against President Nayib Bukele and his government for conspiring with Trump to undermine U.S. residents' rights, as articulated by Senator Van Hollen.

The resolution seeks to hold the Trump administration accountable, with Rep. Joaquin Castro expressing support, although Kaine noted House approval is not necessary.

An Oval Office discussion between Trump and Bukele downplayed the necessity of returning Garcia, contradicting critics' interpretations of the court order regarding his deportation.