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Maryland Court to Hear Arguments on Venezuelan Migrant's Return After Deportation Dispute

Daniel Lozano-Camargo's deportation violated a legal settlement protecting asylum seekers, but the Trump administration contests his return, citing unproven gang affiliations.

The relatives of Venezuelan migrants in the U.S. who were flown to a prison in El Salvador by the U.S. government who alleged they were members of the Tren de Aragua gang, protest outside of the United Nations building in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
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Overview

  • Daniel Lozano-Camargo, a 20-year-old Venezuelan migrant, was deported to El Salvador in March 2025 despite a 2024 legal settlement barring such removals while asylum applications are pending.
  • U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher previously ruled that Lozano-Camargo's deportation violated the settlement and ordered his return to the United States.
  • The Trump administration argues Lozano-Camargo is ineligible for asylum due to alleged ties to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, claims his family strongly denies as baseless.
  • Lozano-Camargo's mother has publicly stated her son's innocence, attributing the gang allegations to his tattoos and minor drug offenses, which lack evidence of organized crime links.
  • A Maryland court is set to hear arguments on May 6, 2025, regarding Lozano-Camargo's repatriation, as the administration continues to resist compliance with judicial orders.