“Dozens of Immigrants Deported to El Salvador’s Notorious CECOT Prison as Trump Ignores Court Orders
In a bold move defying court rulings, President Donald Trump has sent dozens of immigrants to El Salvador’s infamous mega-prison, CECOT. Under the rarely invoked Alien Enemies Act of 1798 — a law last used during World War II — up to 250 alleged criminals, including gang members, were deported without court hearings. This controversial action marks a significant escalation in Trump’s crackdown on organized crime.”
“El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, who has made combating gang violence a top priority, hailed the deportations as a significant victory. Sharing images of the arrivals, Bukele revealed that 23 members of the notorious MS-13 gang, including key leaders, were among those deported. The move follows a deportation agreement brokered with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Bukele also hinted that the prison system could eventually become self-sustaining, further bolstering his tough stance on crime.”
“Trump Applauds Deportations, Labels Deportees ‘Monsters’ as Legal Battle Unfolds
President Trump strongly defended the deportations, dubbing those sent to El Salvador as ‘monsters’ shipped out by the Biden administration. Despite a federal judge’s attempt to block the move, the Trump administration argued the deportations were legally justified. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reinforced this stance, asserting that the decision to deport foreign criminals couldn’t be halted by the ruling of a single judge.”