The U.S. sent 238 Venezuelan migrants to a Salvadoran mega-prison. The Trump administration says they're all gang members, but 60 Minutes could find no criminal records for 75 percent of them.

Summary

The U.S. deported 238 Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison using the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

Internal documents show 75% had no known criminal record. Some, like a makeup artist and a soccer player, had pending asylum claims.

The Trump administration claimed links to the Tren de Aragua gang, citing tattoos and social media, but lawyers and experts say evidence is flimsy.

Despite a court order to halt the deportation, flights proceeded. Critics warn the move bypasses due process and violates international human rights standards.

  • 1337English
    41·
    6 days ago

    Giving them US citizenship is like giving disgruntled customers a credit to use at the same store.

    • Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone
      3·
      6 days ago

      If those customers lived at and had families at the store, yeah. If they still want citizenship at this point they should get it.