Monday Briefing: U.S. Deports Hundreds in Face of a Court Order
Briefly

In a controversial move, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the deportation of hundreds of Venezuelans to El Salvador, despite a federal judge's ruling prohibiting such actions. President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador publicly mocked the court order via social media, suggesting the deportations were already underway. This situation escalates tensions over U.S. policies involving the Alien Enemies Act, which the Trump administration aims to utilize against Venezuelan gang members. Critics decry this approach as potentially violating human rights and harmful to diplomatic relations, with Venezuelan officials labeling it a crime against humanity.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the U.S. sent hundreds of Venezuelans accused of gang affiliations to El Salvador, despite a federal judge's order against such deportations.
President Nayib Bukele's post on social media about the judge’s order reveals tensions between U.S. policies and international reactions, emphasizing a lack of adherence to court rulings.
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