Chris Van Hollen: “It is essential, in my view, as we think about spending the money that Chairman Van Hollen has indicated that we spend…”

Last night’s ruling from a federal judge made plain: the Administration’s efforts are in clear violation of Congressional intent.

We ask that you pause any use of the SMART tool until we can better understand your decision-making, rollout process, and evaluation plan.

While today’s hearing did not proceed, the Trump Administration continues to desperately try and ship Kilmar Ábrego Garcia to a faraway country and deny him of his constitutional due process rights.

The job of a U.S. ambassador, and their staff, whether a political or civilian employee, is to defend and protect U.S. interests.