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Oregon Senators Wyden and Merkley Urge President Trump to Retract Statement on Transferring U.S. Citizens to Foreign Prisons

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Published on April 29, 2025
Oregon Senators Wyden and Merkley Urge President Trump to Retract Statement on Transferring U.S. Citizens to Foreign PrisonsSource: Wikipedia/U.S. Senate Photographic Studio, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley of Oregon have asked former President Donald Trump to withdraw a statement suggesting the possible transfer of U.S. citizens to foreign prisons. The senators raised legal and constitutional concerns about the idea and also called for the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States, following a Supreme Court order that they say has not been followed, as per the press release issued by Senators Ron Wyden's office.

In a joint letter, the senators stated that such actions could undermine constitutional protections. They emphasized that Trump’s handling of the Abrego Garcia case appears to violate due process and disregard a court order requiring his return from El Salvador.

The case has raised broader concerns about compliance with U.S. law and international extradition standards. The situation continues to be followed closely by lawmakers and the public.