El Salvador
Soccer Team Tribute Tattoo Triggered Deportation of Venezuelan Athlete Accused of Gang Ties
Reyes Barrios' only prior legal encounter was his participation in anti-regime protests against Venezuela's Maduro which led to his detention and alleged torture in 2023
Women Were Also Aboard Deportation Flights Taking Venezuelans to El Salvador: 'We Were Lied To'
The Trump administration deported over 200 Venezuelan men to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act. New court filings show it tried to do the same with women.
El Salvador's Bukele Flaunts 'Iron Fist' Alliance With Trump
Through a rollout of slickly produced videos featuring chained and tattooed men roughly escorted off planes, Nayib Bukele has won the US president's attention and admiration.
Maduro Announces Flight to Retrieve 300 Venezuelan Migrants Who 'Escaped Persecution' in the U.S.
The decision comes amid the Trump administration's intensified immigration crackdown which resulted in the controversial decision to send more than 200 Venezuelans to El Salvador
White House Stands by Maryland Father' Deportation Despite 'Administrative Error' : He 'Will Not Be Returning'
Abrego Garcia's legal team stated in a complaint that the U.S. has "never produced an iota of evidence to support this unfounded accusation."
High-Profile Trial Begins for Undocumented Immigrant Suspected of Murdering Rachel Morin
The case, which has garnered national attention due in part to Martinez-Hernandez's immigration status, is expected to last two weeks
Vance Ridiculed After Mistakenly Declaring Biden Was President in 2019: 'Most Unqualified VP Ever'
Vice President JD Vance is being mocked by social media users after he accidentally stated that Joe Biden had been President in 2019.
Vance Defends Deporting Maryland Father to El Salvador Prison Despite Trump Admin Admitting 'Error'
JD Vance defended the deportation of a Maryland father to a Salvadoran prison, despite the Trump administration admitting it was an "error."
ICE Calls Sending Migrant With 5-Year-Old Son to El Salvador Prison 'Administrative Error'
ICE admitted to sending a Maryland man with protected legal status to El Salvador's infamous CECOT prison. The Trump administration is saying it can't order he be returned
Top MS-13 Leader Extradited To El Salvador So He Wouldn't Reveal Shady Deals Between Bukele And Gangs: Report
A report is claiming that El Salvador sought the repatriation of a top MS-13 leader to prevent him from revealing shady deals between gangs and President Nayib Bukele
Federal Judge Halts Trump Admin Policy Allowing Third-Country Deportations
The temporary restraining order will remain in effect until an April 10 hearing, where the court will consider a longer-term injunction
Gay Makeup Artist Deported After ICE Claimed His 'Mom' Tattoo Was 'Consistent' With Gang Activity: Court Docs
A gay makeup artist was deported to El Salvador after U.S. immigrations officials claimed his "mom" and "dad" tattoos were "consistent" with gang activity.
Deported Venezuelans Vanish From U.S. Records, Remain Jailed Without Trial in El Salvador
When asked by The Associated Press whether detainees could be indefinitely held in El Salvador's CECOT prison, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem declined to clarify
Fox Host Claims Democrats Are Trying to Make 'Nazi' a Slur After Commentator Slams El Salvador Prison for 'Nazi-Style Ideology'
Debate erupted on Fox News after a commentator criticized Kristi Noem for filming at a prison in El Salvador, which she described as "Nazi-style ideology."
Trump Official Defended for Wearing Alleged Rolex Watch in Video With Migrants at El Salvador Prison: 'What's Wrong With Wealth?'
Conservatives defended Kristi Noem after she was caught wearing what some claim to be a Rolex worth thousands while visiting a Salvadoran prison camp.
Man Detained By ICE for Autism Awareness Tattoo Still Sent to Prison After Officers Declared Him 'Clean': Report
A 25-year-old Venezuelan man was taken to El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center despite an ICE agent telling him he was "clean" and confirming he had no ties to Tren de Aragua.
'Major' MS-13 Leader For The East Coast Arrested in Virginia: 'The Bad Guy Is In Custody'
A top MS-13 gang leader was arrested on Thursday in Virginia, top officials announced.
Venezuelan Government Hires Lawyers To Defend Migrants As Fate Of Those Deported to El Salvador Remains Murky
Little is known about the legal status of Venezuelan migrants who were taken to El Salvador's mega-prison system. That may soon change.
Trump Admin Invokes State Secrets Clause To Avoid Explaining Swift Deportation Of Venezuelans To El Salvador
In a Monday filing, Attorney General Pam Bondi and other DOJ officials argued that disclosing flight details would endanger national security and foreign relations
Return of High-Profile MS-13 Leader To El Salvador Could Suggest Trump Administration Prioritizes Mass Deportations: Report
Among those deported to El Salvador was César Humberto López Larios, one of the original members of the "Twelve Apostles of the Devil," a group considered foundational to the establishment and expansion of MS-13's influence across the U.S. and Latin America.
Canadian Lawmaker Goes on Anti-Trump Rant, Says Nationals Are Now At Risk Of Being 'Deported to Some El Salvadoran Concentration Camp'
Charlie Angus warned that Canadian nationals could face deportation to third countries if the Trump administration continues to implement a centuries-old wartime act
Trump Executive Order Might Be Violating 4th Amendment, Experts Say
Officials in the administration argue that the Alien Enemies act gives them the power to enter homes without a warrant, a move prohibited under the Fourth Amendment.
ICE Deported Professional Soccer Player After 'I Love You' Sign Language Symbol Was Interpreted as Gang Sign: Affidavit
An asylum seeker was deported to El Salvador under the Aliens Enemy Act after ICE accused him of gang membership based on a tattoo and hand gesture.
Venezuelans Watch In Horror As Trump Sends Family To El Salvador
Three days after being detained, they were deported in shackles to El Salvador's notorious Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT), accused of being members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, which has a presence in the United States.
Mexico Sends 'MS-13' Ringleader Included in FBI Most Wanted List 'El Veterano' To U.S.
Javier Román Bardales was wanted by U.S. authorities for his alleged involvement in the direction of MS-13 activity in the U.S., Mexico and El Salvador. He has been extradited to the country
Texas Teen Deported After ICE Linked Tattoos to Gang Activity Only Got Ink Because It 'Looked Cool': Report
A Texas teen was wrongfully deported to a Salvadoran prison after ICE misidentified his tattoo as gang-related.
ICE Official Admits Many Venezuelan Deportees to El Salvador Had No Criminal Record But Calls Them 'Terrorists' Anyway
The administration has admitted that "many" Venezuelan deportees hold no criminal records in the U.S. but defended its decision to deport them anyway
Marco Rubio Threatens Maduro Regime with 'Severe and Escalating Sanctions' if it Refuses To Accept Venezuelan Deportees
The statement comes amid rising tensions between both countries, as the U.S. deported 238 Venezuelans with alleged ties to the "Tren de Aragua" gang to El Salvador on Saturday
White House Says Judge Was 'Too Slow' on Deportation Ruling: 'We Played a Little Game of Catch Me If You Can'
Chief Justice Roberts responded to Trump's request to impeach Judge Boasberg on Wednesday, stating that "it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision"
Marco Rubio Reveals What Will Happen To Venezuelans Deported To El Salvador Who Turn Out To Not Be Gang Members
Some family members of Venezuela deportees claim their loved ones were deported due to having tattoos commonly used by Tren de Aragua gang members