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The United States has deported an additional ten individuals, alleged to be gang members, to El Salvador, according to statements made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday. This latest deportation occurred just a day before the President of El Salvador is scheduled to visit the White House for discussions with US officials.
US Deportation of Alleged Gang Members to El Salvador
Secretary Rubio announced via social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that “Last night, another 10 criminals from the MS-13 and Tren de Aragua Foreign Terrorist Organizations arrived in El Salvador.”
Rubio further commented that the partnership between former President Donald Trump and El Salvador President Nayib Bukele “has become an example for security and prosperity in our hemisphere.”
Bukele’s Visit to the White House
President Bukele is scheduled to meet with US officials at the White House on Monday.
Former President Trump stated on Saturday his anticipation for meeting with President Bukele, lauding him for accepting “enemy aliens” from the United States. He also indicated that the two nations are collaborating closely to “combat terrorist organizations.”
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Allegations and Lack of Evidence
Administration officials have consistently issued public statements alleging that detained migrants are gang members, claims that have reportedly not been substantiated in court.
The previous administration carried out the deportation of hundreds of Venezuelans to a correctional facility in El Salvador, invoking the 1798 Alien Enemies Act.
Legal representatives and family members of the migrants detained in El Salvador deny the gang member allegations and assert that they were not given the chance to challenge the US government’s accusations. The prior administration maintained that it screened migrants to confirm affiliations with Tren de Aragua, an organization it designates as terrorist.
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Legal Challenges to Deportations
These deportations have faced legal challenges in federal court. The US Supreme Court has stated that the US government must provide adequate notice to immigrant detainees, allowing them to challenge their deportations. However, the court has not clarified how those already deported to El Salvador can seek judicial review.
Case of Erroneously Deported Maryland Resident
The White House has recently faced criticism following the erroneous deportation of a Maryland resident to El Salvador the previous month. This individual was deported on one of three widely publicized deportation flights to El Salvador, primarily carrying Venezuelans whom the government had accused of being gang members and was expelled without formal hearings.
Legal representatives of the former administration confirmed on Saturday that Kilmar Abrego García, 29, remains detained in a high-security facility in El Salvador. The White House has not yet provided details regarding measures being taken to facilitate Mr. Abrego García’s return to the United States.