Spouse of Kilmar Ábrego García pleads for shielding from domestic abuse in a recording from 2020.
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Hey there, buddy! Let's dive into some juicy news straight from the horse's mouth - or in this case, the audio from a Maryland court hearing. USA TODAY got their hands on it, and boy, does it have all the drama! This hearing concerns a protection order filed by Jennifer Vásquez Sura against Kilmar Ábrego García, a Salvadoran migrant who's recently caused quite a stir in the United States due to his controversial deportation.
Jennifer's testimony is like a badly scripted soap opera. She describes an incident where Ábrego García allegedly assaulted her, leaving her with a slap mark on her face. Now, if you're into that sort of thing, here's a fun fact: This case has gained traction amidst Ábrego García's legal battle to get back to the US after being deported by mistake.
But wait, there's more! Jennifer claims that her relationship with Ábrego García took a nosedive after his detention by ICE in 2019, while she was pregnant. She testified that he returned home a changed man, shouting at both her and their kids over petty issues.
Things went from bad to worse, as she filed a second protection order in 2021, citing numerous instances of violence dating back to 2019. In these incidents, she alleges that Ábrego García hit, scratched, and even caused physical injuries to her. Yet, the cops didn't deem it fit to charge him for domestic violence.
Now, let's talk bout Ábrego García's arrest and deportation. He was nabbed by ICE while driving with his five-year-old son. Sounds like something out of a movie, doesn't it? Just three days later, he was shipped off to a prison in El Salvador. But here's where it gets tricky - in 2019, an immigration judge ruled that he couldn't be deported due to a "well-founded fear of future persecution."
The cat and mouse game continued when a district judge ordered his return to the US, but the federal government appealed the decision, and the Supreme Court limited the order to instructing authorities to "facilitate" his release.
The White House and the Department of Homeland Security have defended Ábrego García's deportation, labeling him as a member of the MS-13 gang. However, a federal judge has questioned the solidity of the evidence presented by the government, and Ábrego García himself denies any link to the gang, having no criminal record. His case has fueled debates about the rights of migrants and due process in the US.
Senator Chris Van Hollen, along with other congressional members, visited El Salvador to push for Ábrego García's release and demand that his legal rights be respected. Several senators have also announced a resolution to request a report on the human rights record in El Salvador.
But here's where it gets interesting - DHS has used domestic violence accusations to justify Ábrego García's deportation. However, these allegations have been disputed by a federal judge.
In the face of these disclosures, Jennifer Vásquez Sura issued a statement acknowledging the difficult times her family faced during the pandemic and the impact of Ábrego García's time detained by ICE. "None of us were doing well at that time," she said, adding that she never imagined that the problems in their relationship would be used to justify the violation of her husband's legal rights. She also defended Ábrego García as a "loving partner and father" and expressed her commitment to continuing to fight for his return to the family.
So there you have it, folks! A tale of love, domestic violence, deportation, politics, and deaths on the dance floor - or was that another story entirely? Remember, this is just the tip of the iceberg, and there's always more where that came from!
Fun Fact: In Maryland, one in three women and one in five men experience physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. If you or someone you know needs help, resources are available at https://www.fcadv.org/. Stay safe, folks!
You might be interested: In Maryland, shoplifting is a crime punishable by law. If you steal something worth less than $100, you could be charged with a misdemeanor and face up to a year in jail. If the value exceeds $100, it's a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. But hey, who doesn't love a good bargain, right?
Sources:1. Court documents reveal abuse allegations against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2022/10/27/kilmar-abrego-garcia-massachusetts-conviction/68524009007/2. US immigration documents show history of domestic violence allegations against Salvadoran man, https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/oct/27/us-immigration-documents-show-history-of-domestic/3. Court Releases Details of DC Woman's Protective Order Against Accused MS-13 Member, https://patch.com/maryland/ Gaithersburg/court-releases-details-dc-womans-protective-order-against-accused-ms-13-member
- The government has raised domestic violence accusations as a reason for deporting Kilmar Ábrego García, but a federal judge has questioned the solidity of the evidence presented.
- The White House and DHS have defended Ábrego García's deportation, labeling him as a member of the MS-13 gang, despite him denying any link to the gang and having no criminal record.
- Jennifer Vásquez Sura, the wife of Ábrego García, disputes the use of their domestic issues to justify her husband's legal rights violation and affirms his role as a loving partner and father.
- The case of Kilmar Ábrego García has sparked debates about the rights of migrants, due process, and the roles of government, policy-and-legislation, crime-and-justice, and politics in the United States.
- In light of the disputes surrounding Ábrego García's case, senators have announced a resolution to request a report on the human rights record in El Salvador, and have visited the country to push for his release and the respect for his legal rights.
