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Senator Chris Van Hollen, right, sits with Kilmar Abrego Garcia — the Salvadorian citizen deported by the Trump administration — in El Salvador on April 17, 2025. Press Office Senator Van Hollen/Press Office Senator Van Hollen hide caption

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Jennifer Vasquez Sura (right), the wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, stands with supporters during a news conference at CASA's Multicultural Center in Hyattsville, Md., on April 4. Jose Luis Magana/AP hide caption

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Protestors call for the release of Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported to CECOT prison in El Salvador before the administration of US President Donald Trump admitted he was sent there due to an "administrative error," at a protest in Los Angeles, California, on May 1. Since the protest, Abrego Garcia was returned to the U.S. and has been in federal prison awaiting trial for human smuggling charges. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Jennifer Vasquez Sura speaks during an April 4 news conference at CASA's Multicultural Center in Hyattsville, Md., after her husband, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Jose Luis Magana/AP hide caption

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ABREGO GARCIA EN ROUTE TO US

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A person holds a sign with a photo of Kilmar Abrego Garcia at a protest in New York City. Adam Gray/Getty Images hide caption

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Federal judge blasts Trump administration for stonewalling in deportation case

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Inmates sit in a cell at El Salvador's Counter-Terrorism Confinement Centre (CECOT) mega-prison, where hundreds of gang members are incarerated, in Tecoluca on Jan. 27. The Trump administration says it is considering El Salvador's offer to accept U.S. prisoners — including some U.S. citizens — in its jails. Marvin Recinos/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Chicago Bulls Dennis Rodman, Scottie Pippen, coach Phil Jackson and Michael Jordan celebrating their 4th NBA championship in 1996. Chicago's dominance of basketball in the 1990s established the Bulls as a cultural force and worldwide brand. Beth A. Keiser/AP hide caption

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ESSAY 4-19-25

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SCOTUS constitutional crisis?

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President Trump arrives for a presentation ceremony for the Commander-in-Chief Trophy to the U.S. Naval Academy in the East Room of the White House on Tuesday. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption

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5 takeaways from the week: Nearing a constitutional crisis?

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Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen speaks to the press in La Libertad, El Salvador, during his trip to lobby for the release of deported Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Salvador Melendez/AP hide caption

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