Abrego Garcia says he was severely beaten in Salvadoran prison
Summary
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, mistakenly deported from the U.S. to El Salvador, claims he suffered severe beatings and psychological torture in a Salvadoran prison. His lawyers filed a court document detailing these abuses to argue against his deportation back to countries that might transfer him to El Salvador again.Key Facts
- Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported from the U.S. to El Salvador mistakenly in March.
- In El Salvador, he was held at CECOT, a large prison in Tecoluca known for poor conditions.
- Garcia reported severe mistreatment, including beatings, inadequate food, and no sleep.
- Conditions were overcrowded, with detainees forced to kneel for hours and denied bathroom breaks.
- His health worsened significantly, including noticeable weight loss.
- A Maryland senator attempted to visit Garcia, but he was moved to a different prison before the visit.
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security claims Garcia is associated with gangs, which he and his family deny.
- Garcia's wife previously filed protection orders against him for alleged abuse.
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