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American Focus > Blog > Politics > Chris Van Hollen’s El Salvador Visit May Violate the Logan Act — and Trigger Criminal Charges |
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Chris Van Hollen’s El Salvador Visit May Violate the Logan Act — and Trigger Criminal Charges |

Last updated: April 20, 2025 4:20 am
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Senator Chris Van Hollen’s Controversial Trip to El Salvador Raises Legal Questions

In a move that has sparked considerable debate, Senator Chris Van Hollen recently embarked on a trip to El Salvador with the intent of advocating for the return of deportee Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The trip, however, has raised eyebrows regarding its legality, as Garcia is not a U.S. citizen.

Legal experts and conservative commentators are increasingly suggesting that Van Hollen, a Democrat from Maryland, may have breached the Logan Act, a 1799 statute that prohibits unauthorized American citizens from engaging in diplomacy with foreign governments. The law, named after Pennsylvania Senator George Logan, specifically forbids attempts to influence foreign officials concerning disputes involving the U.S.

Previously, the Logan Act has been deployed in political battles, notably against figures like Michael Flynn, former National Security Advisor under President Trump. While the potential penalties for violations include fines or imprisonment for up to three years, the act remains largely symbolic, as no one has ever been convicted under its provisions.

The American Accountability Foundation (AAF) has drawn attention to the trip, highlighting claims from the Trump administration that Kilmar Abrego Garcia has ties to the notorious transnational gang MS-13, which the U.S. government has designated as a foreign terrorist organization. AAF President Thomas Jones articulated concerns in a letter to Senate leadership, framing Garcia as an “enemy combatant” in the context of ongoing issues surrounding border security and gang violence.

I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return. pic.twitter.com/U9y2gZpxCb

— Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) April 18, 2025

In his correspondence, Jones criticized Van Hollen’s decision to utilize Senate funds for travel to El Salvador to advocate on behalf of Garcia, stating, “It is hard to imagine a more hostile intrusion into U.S. foreign policy than attempting to smuggle a foreign enemy combatant into the United States.”

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, 29, was residing in Maryland prior to his deportation last month, part of a broader crackdown on suspected gang members under President Trump’s invocation of the 18th-century Alien and Enemies Act. This initiative has faced significant legal challenges, with several deportation efforts being blocked by Democratic judges and the Supreme Court.

Moreover, House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer has denied requests from House Democrats to visit El Salvador to meet with Garcia, stating, “If you also wish to meet with him, you can spend your own money,” and emphasizing that taxpayer funds would not be allocated for such excursions.

House Oversight Chair James Comer Denies Democrats Taxpayer Funds to Visit MS-13 Gang Member in El Salvador: ‘Spend Your Own Money’

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