US Moves to Deport Venezuelans Despite Legal Challenges

Sun Mar 16 2025 20:33:05 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
US Moves to Deport Venezuelans Despite Legal Challenges

American authorities defy a judge's order to halt deportations, sending gang members back to El Salvador.


The United States is embroiled in controversy as more than 200 Venezuelans are deported to El Salvador, directly contradicting a federal judge's ruling that previously halted such actions.



A plane carrying over 200 Venezuelan deportees landed in El Salvador, seemingly in violation of a recent federal court order aimed at stopping these actions. This event follows a series of deportations initiated by the Trump administration, with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele confirming the arrival of 238 members affiliated with the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua and 23 individuals connected to the Mexican MS-13 gang on Sunday.

The deportations unfolded shortly after US District Judge James Boasberg issued a ruling prohibiting these actions under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a controversial law that permits the government to expel individuals deemed a threat without due process. Despite this judicial order, the flights occurred, prompting Judge Boasberg to request immediate cessation as details surfaced of the flights in progress.

In a lighthearted jab at the situation, Bukele took to social media stating "Oopsie... Too late" in response to the court ruling. He announced the deportees would be detained in El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center for a year, with the potential for extending the duration. Bukele also highlighted the financial implications of the deportation, remarking that while the US would incur a minimal cost, it would be a heavier expense for El Salvador.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio supported Bukele's actions, labeling him as "the strongest security leader in our region,” as the legal and humanitarian dimensions of these deportations continue to spark debate. A video released by Bukele shows shackled deportees being escorted by armed authorities from the plane, further illustrating the tense atmosphere around this controversial operation.

The situation remains fluid as legal and political ramifications of these deportations unfold, raising numerous questions about immigration enforcement, judicial authority, and international obligations.

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