Sen. Chris Van Hollen met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador on April 17, weeks after Abrego was deported by the 47th president’s administration despite a court order blocking his removal. The case has sparked partisan conflict in the U.S., with Democrats demanding his return and due process, while Republicans back his detention amid unproven gang allegations.
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Fight over return of wrongfully deported Maryland man heats up
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele said in an April 14 news conference that he will not return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father wrongly deported to a notorious El Salvador prison last month. The U.S. Supreme Court has ordered the government to facilitate his return, but officials in both countries continue to pass off responsibility on who should initiate Abrego Garcia’s trip back to America.
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Maryland Democrats prepare for 47th presidency
Maryland leaders are expressing confidence in their ability to push back on the incoming Trump White House’s policies, while preparing for potential disagreements on immigration, the Affordable Care Act, and funding, with the state hiring a consultant to help prepare for the second Trump term.
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Baltimore Congressional Delegation Expresses Ongoing Commitment to Baltimore City, Mayor Jack Young
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, along with Congressmen Elijah E. Cummings, Dutch Ruppersberger and John P. Sarbanes released the following joint statement following the resignation of Mayor Catherine E. Pugh. “As Baltimore’s federal delegation, we are focused on supporting Baltimore City and its federal priorities. We recently met with Jack Young […]
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Team, On Tuesday night, Donald Trump spoke about supporting working families. But his words do not match his actions. In the past year, President Trump has repeatedly tried to repeal Obamacare and rip away health care coverage from millions of Americans. He passed a shameful tax scam that gives massive tax breaks to the wealthy while […]
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Van Hollen Statement on Republican Government Shutdown
For Immediate Release January 20, 2018 CONTACT: Bridgett Frey – 202-228-0668 Van Hollen Statement on Republican Government Shutdown WASHINGTON –Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen issued the following statement regarding the Republican government shutdown: “I am extremely disappointed that President Trump and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell rejected bipartisan proposals to keep the government open and to […]
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Van Hollen, Rubio Introduce Legislation to Deter Foreign Interference in American Elections
For Immediate Release January 16, 2018 CONTACT: Bridgett Frey (Van Hollen) – 202-228-0668 Olivia Perez-Cubas (Rubio) – 202-224-3041 Van Hollen, Rubio Introduce Legislation to Deter Foreign Interference in American Elections Includes Specific Sanctions Against Russia for Any Additional Attempts to Influence Democratic Process WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced the Defending Elections […]
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TODAY: Van Hollen to Join MLK Jr. Day of Service in Howard County
For Planning Purposes January 15, 2018 CONTACT: Francesca Amodeo – 202-228-0672 TODAY: Van Hollen to Join MLK Jr. Day of Service in Howard County WASHINGTON – Today, Monday, January 15, 2018 at 10 am, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen will join the Glen Mar Church, Ames Memorial United Methodist Church, and St. John Baptist Church for this year’s Martin […]
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Statement from Baltimore Congressional Delegation on the FBI Refusal to Lead Investigation of the Murder of BPD Detective Sean Suiter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 28, 2017 CONTACT: Tim Zink (Cardin) 410-962-4436 Francesca Amodeo (Van Hollen) 202-228-0672 Trudy Perkins (Cummings) 202-225-4741 Jaime Lennon (Ruppersberger) 202-225-2531 Dan Jacobs (Sarbanes) 202-225-4016 Statement from Baltimore Congressional Delegation on the FBI Refusal to Lead Investigation of the Murder of BPD Detective Sean Suiter WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen […]
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Van Hollen Statement on Final Passage of GOP Tax Bill
For Immediate Release December 20, 2017 CONTACT: Bridgett Frey – 202-228-0668 Van Hollen Statement on Final Passage of GOP Tax Bill WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen issued the following statement today regarding the Senate’s final passage of the GOP tax legislation: “Tonight, Republicans doubled down on supporting powerful corporations and special interests at the […]
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Van Hollen Statement Opposing Republican Short-Term Funding Patch
For Immediate Release December 21, 2017 CONTACT: Bridgett Frey – 202-228-0668 Van Hollen Statement Opposing Republican Short-Term Funding Patch WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen issued the following statement in opposition of the Republican short-term funding patch: “Republicans are once again forcing a short-term budget patch instead of dealing with the long-term needs of […]
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Van Hollen Statement on FCC Net Neutrality Vote
For Immediate Release December 14, 2017 CONTACT: Bridgett Frey – 202-228-0668 Van Hollen Statement on FCC Net Neutrality Vote WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen issued the following statement today regarding the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) vote on Net Neutrality. Senator Van Hollen has urged that the FCC maintain a free and open internet in multiple letters […]