Chris Van Hollen: “Right. I mean so that's another way of saying it just doesn't compute, right?”

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

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.

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

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