Garcia, left, and Van Hollen, right (Getty Images)
Harris also lamented expending taxpayer funds for the trip, "to bring a citizen of a foreign country who entered America illegally back into the United States."
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., took criticisms a step further, suggesting Van Hollen may be "flirting with treason" and saying Garcia is already "home, in El Salvador."
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) also cited Morin’s murder in their rebuke of Van Hollen, claiming he has done more to bring "a MS-13 gang member, human trafficker and illegal alien back to Maryland" than he has to advocate for victims of gang violence.
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Van Hollen’s stance did receive one prominent Maryland defender, with Gov. Wes Moore telling Fox News Digital, "We can be pro-public safety and pro-Constitution at the same time."
"We support Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s efforts to check on his health and safety and bring peace of mind to Kilmar’s family in Maryland – his wife, their 5-year-old child, and his two stepchildren, all who are U.S. citizens."
"Despite a unanimous Supreme Court decision, Trump is refusing to return Kilmar and is now even threatening to deport U.S. citizens to El Salvador."
Fox News Digital reached out to Van Hollen for comment but did not hear back.
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