Columnist Cal Thomas’ broad attack on Democrats’ Kilmar Abrego Garcia narrative leaves out inconvenient truths (“Dems’ Abrego Garcia narrative obscures inconvenient truth,” Star-Advertiser, April 22).
First, Garcia is an MS-13 gang member. If true, then why was he granted “withholding of removal” status in 2019?
Second, when pulled over for speeding with eight passengers, Garcia said they were traveling for construction work. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was contacted, but declined to take Garcia into custody. No criminal charges were filed.
Third, the domestic violence allegation was not pursued in court by his wife.
Fourth, Garcia’s due process hearing by two immigration judges was not the same process used in our legal system for citizens. For example, the burden of proof is on the immigrant and hearsay evidence against him was admissible.
Mr. Thomas focuses on outcomes that support his theory and ignores facts that rebut it. Fair?
Willis Yap
Kaimuki
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