Over the weekend, the Trump administration deported more than 200 alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang to El Salvador. This decision came after the administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a law used rarely since World War II. Despite a federal judge's emergency order aiming to limit deportations, the deportees included notable gang members such as leaders of MS-13. El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele proudly announced their arrival and expressed gratitude for U.S. cooperation, highlighting a discussion of fees for the deportations between the countries.
The Trump administration executed the deportation of over 200 members of the Tren de Aragua gang to El Salvador despite a judicial order to halt such actions.
President Trump cited the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to justify these deportations, marking the first use of this act since World War II.
El Salvador’s President Bukele welcomed the deportees with a social media post about their arrival, asserting they would be housed in the Terrorism Confinement Center.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the cooperation with El Salvador, which has agreed to accept deportees, emphasizing friendship and support between the nations.
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