Trump Administration Faces Legal Scrutiny Over Deportations to El Salvador

Flights carrying alleged Venezuelan gang members departed before a federal court order temporarily blocked deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.

President Trump invoked the rarely used Alien Enemies Act to deport nearly 300 alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to El Salvador.
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on Saturday night, halting deportations under the act for 14 days, but some flights reportedly landed in El Salvador after the ruling.
The White House claims the deportations were completed before the court's order, but questions remain about the timing and legality of the removals.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele confirmed the arrival of 238 alleged gang members and announced they would be held in a high-security prison under a U.S.-funded agreement.
Legal experts and human rights groups have raised concerns about potential violations of U.S. and international law, as well as the accuracy of the gang affiliations of those deported.