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So far, the White House ignored a federal judge ordering that the deportees destined for El Salvador be returned.
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Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
The Trump administration has defended the move, claiming the deportees are all members of the notoriously violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA), which is now designated a foreign terrorist organization.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
But Tom Homan, Trump’s border czar, told reporters outside the White House on Monday that various investigations identified the deportees under the Alien Enemies Act as members of Tren de Aragua through law enforcement, social media, their activities and criminal records in the U.S. and abroad.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Boasberg later ordered the administration to answer questions under seal, including flight details and the number of deportees sent to a notorious El Salvador prison under Trump's order.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
The Trump administration has defended the move, claiming the deportees are all members of the notoriously violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA), which is now designated a foreign terrorist organization.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
But Tom Homan, Trump’s border czar, told reporters outside the White House on Monday that various investigations identified the deportees under the Alien Enemies Act as members of Tren de Aragua through law enforcement, social media, their activities and criminal records in the U.S. and abroad.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Boasberg later ordered the administration to answer questions under seal, including flight details and the number of deportees sent to a notorious El Salvador prison under Trump's order.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Deportee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deportee. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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