Senate Blocks El Salvador Deportation Transparency Resolution

Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic resolution that would have required the Trump administration to report to Congress on compliance with court orders for returning wrongfully deported U.S. residents, including the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. The resolution failed in a 45-50 vote along party lines. Democrats argued the measure was needed due to reports of severe human rights abuses in Salvadoran prisons and raised concerns that U.S. security assistance might support the detention of U.S. residents. The resolution was also intended to put Republicans on record regarding deportation policies and to pressure both the U.S. and Salvadoran governments. Despite its failure, the effort reflects ongoing Democratic attempts to challenge the Trump administration’s immigration policies and demand accountability over deportation practices. The vote underscores persistent partisan divisions over immigration and human rights.