Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) on Sunday met virtually with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported but returned to the U.S., and vowed to continue fighting to protect the Maryland resident.

Van Hollen said the meeting was their first since the Maryland senator traveled to El Salvador to check on his constituent earlier this year.

“I was glad to have the opportunity to speak with Kilmar Ábrego García this morning and welcome him back to Maryland after what has been a long and torturous nightmare. It was the first time I have talked to him since our meeting in El Salvador,” Van Hollen said in a statement.

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