President Trump deported over 250 gang members to El Salvador, despite a court order. This action was part of a collaboration with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele to combat organized crime. White House officials defended the legality of this operation amid criticism, while Bukele highlighted its importance for national security efforts.
On Sunday, President Donald Trump released a video showcasing the deportation of over 250 gang members to El Salvador. This action occurred despite a recent order from a federal judge appointed during the Obama administration. In the video, Trump criticized President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party, thanking El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele for cooperation regarding the immigrants’ return.
The deportees were received at a mega-prison in El Salvador as part of an agreement between the Trump administration and President Bukele. Fox News reporter Bill Melugin reported on the details of these deportations, which occurred on a Saturday, noting that 261 illegal aliens were sent back. Among them were Salvadoran MS-13 gang members, Venezuelans, and individuals deported under the Alien Enemies Act.
Melugin highlighted various serious crimes committed by the deportees, which included kidnapping, sexual abuse of minors, robbery, and aggravated assault on police officers. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the administration’s actions, asserting that they did not ignore the court’s order due to its perceived lack of legality.
Leavitt emphasized that the Supreme Court generally protects the President’s authority concerning foreign affairs and the removal of foreign threats. President Nayib Bukele corroborated that the deportees included significant members of the Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua and MS-13, including two ringleaders sought by Salvadoran authorities. Bukele noted that this cooperation would aid El Salvador in combating organized crime and enhancing intelligence gathering, leading to a more secure nation.
The deportation of over 250 gang members by the Trump administration sparked controversy following a federal judge’s order. The operation emphasizes the ongoing struggle between immigration law and federal court oversight. Additionally, it highlights the collaboration between the U.S. and El Salvador in addressing crime, particularly that associated with dangerous gangs like MS-13 and Tren de Aragua.
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