In a recent act, the U.S. has deported another group of alleged gang members to El Salvador, furthering its controversial immigration policy amid legal scrutiny. The deportees, including individuals from the Tren de Aragua and MS-13 gangs, sparked a defensive announcement from Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Salvadoran officials affirmed that this group contains both Venezuelans and Salvadorans, as reported by the BBC.
US Expands Deportation of Alleged Gang Members to El Salvador
US Expands Deportation of Alleged Gang Members to El Salvador
The Trump administration has intensified its deportation efforts, sending 17 suspected gang members back to El Salvador despite ongoing legal challenges.
Legal disputes have overshadowed these deportations, particularly surrounding the usage of the Alien Enemies Act, a law from 1798 typically applied during wartime, which halted similar actions earlier this month. While the Trump administration has faced opposition from organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union regarding due process violations, the deportations continued with Rubio labeling the deportees as "murderers and rapists," without specifics on their crimes or legal status.
Following the deportation of these individuals, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele promoted the operation as a significant move against organized crime via a shared video on social media, maintaining that those deported posed extreme threats to society, though direct evidence and names were again requested.
El Salvador has reportedly agreed to accept deportees in exchange for financial support, amounting to $6 million. Families of past deportees, however, have contested claims about their alleged gang connections. A crucial court hearing is set to continue examining the legality of these deportations shortly.
Following the deportation of these individuals, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele promoted the operation as a significant move against organized crime via a shared video on social media, maintaining that those deported posed extreme threats to society, though direct evidence and names were again requested.
El Salvador has reportedly agreed to accept deportees in exchange for financial support, amounting to $6 million. Families of past deportees, however, have contested claims about their alleged gang connections. A crucial court hearing is set to continue examining the legality of these deportations shortly.
