Overview

• The Trump administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport Venezuelan migrants accused of Tren de Aragua gang affiliation.
• Deportations have continued despite a federal judge's order to halt them, raising legal concerns over due process violations.
• Experts argue tattoos used as evidence of gang membership are unreliable, as Tren de Aragua lacks uniform tattoo symbols.
• Deportees face severe prison conditions in El Salvador, including allegations of torture, according to court filings.
• The threat posed by Tren de Aragua in the U.S. has been described by analysts as exaggerated and manageable by law enforcement.