Van Hollen is unwittingly gathering evidence against Kilmar Abrego Garcia:
Posted on 04/18/2025 9:34:58 AM PDT by Red Badger
Senator Chris Van Hollen is facing accusations of violating the Logan Act after his recent trip to El Salvador to lobby for the release of MS-13-linked illegal alien Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
The U.S. law from 1799 is aimed at preventing unauthorized foreign negotiations.
Prior to Abrego Garcia’s deportation, courts ruled there was “sufficient” evidence he was linked to the violent gang MS-13.
Despite the overwhelming evidence of Abrego Garcia’s gang ties, Democrats have attempted to paint him as an innocent Maryland father of three.
However, they failed to mention his dubious past, which includes domestic violence allegations from his wife.
On Monday, Van Hollen said:
“Kilmar Abrego Garcia never should have been abducted and illegally deported, and the courts have made clear: the Administration must bring him home, now.”
“However, since the Trump Administration appears to be ignoring these court mandates, we need to take additional action.”
“That’s why I’ve requested to meet with President Bukele during his trip to the United States, and — if Kilmar is not home by midweek — I plan to travel to El Salvador this week to check on his condition and discuss his release.”
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung and border czar Tom Homan slammed Van Hollen’s actions, calling them inappropriate.
Political consultant Roger Stone also noted that Van Hollen’s actions could result in prosecution under the Logan Act.
READ: Hillary Clinton: Deporting an MS-13 Member Is a “Threat to All Americans”
The law, established under President John Adams, seeks to maintain U.S. government cohesion in foreign affairs by prohibiting unauthorized negotiations.
However, in over 200 years, only two prosecutions have been brought under the act—neither of which resulted in a conviction.
Last week, the Supreme Court issued a ruling stating the government must “facilitate” but not necessarily “effectuate” Garcia’s return amid a legal battle.
White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller dismissed claims that Garcia was deported by mistake, adding that the withholding order the suspect received six years ago is no longer valid because he is designated MS-13, a foreign terror organization.
Bukele told President Donald Trump that he would not send Garcia back.
“How can I smuggle a terrorist into the United States?” Bukele said to reporters, adding, “I don’t have the power to return him.”
“Possible” = no
Nothing will happen to the Senator.
He’s going to “check on his condition”?! Bring him a Teddy Bear. He’s already had a rectal exam I would imagine. I hope!
Number of people convicted under this mythical act: 0.00.
Of course, Van Hollen is now violating The Logan Act.
But he, just as with John Kerry, does not think he will suffer any negative consequences for doing it. None.
A few caustic remarks from the GOP is not a real consequence.
Van Hollen figures, the Trump Admin talks tough, but they don’t seem to actually prosecute anybody other than former gang members.
I THOUGHT NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW
I think that is exactly what the little turd wants. Tons of publicity, martyrdom and a small fine.
Probably nothing happens to him. However this 2nd Trump administration is operating differently. Thus all bets are off on whether any action is taken. At a minimum Congress itself should take action.
I asked Google and it said:
Despite never being enforced, the Logan Act remains in effect to this day and is often mentioned in political contexts.
Van Hollen plans to run for President someday, He will now be known as the “Wife Beater Defender” candidate.
Logan Act: Never prosecuted and probably unconstitutional.
Lock him up!
In CECOT!
Bondi share as sh1t won’t do anything that interrupts here pedicure.
And Thune will do nothing
Absolutely
Anytime a Freeper posts a Logan Act article its fake news. Here’s today’s source for the article:
“Political consultant Roger Stone also noted that Van Hollen’s actions could result in prosecution under the Logan Act.”
Van Hollen is unwittingly gathering evidence against Kilmar Abrego Garcia:
sure he won’t face the logan act, but he should be removed from any committees or extra roles in senate due to his obvious lack of wisdom and smarts, not to mention lack of respect for the US Constitution.
The problem is we fell for Trumps lies. Like before he promised to bring justice but put deep staters in the positions capable of doing that. All he does is obsess over the stupid border and Chyna while his democrat buddies walk free.
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