Trump's deportation tactics: Flawed evidence sparks backlash
The US administration has deported over 200 immigrants to El Salvador, branding them as gang members. Lawyers argue that the decisions were based on tattoos that are unrelated to criminal activity.
- Deportations to El Salvador: President Donald Trump's administration has sent back over 200 immigrants to El Salvador, labelling them as gang members.
- Controversial Criteria: Lawyers claim that the deportations were based on tattoos that do not necessarily have links to criminal activity.
- Reactions and Criticism: Critics point to the lack of evidence and violation of civil liberties.
Questionable grounds for deportation
President Donald Trump's administration decided on the deportation of over 200 immigrants to El Salvador, branding them as gang members. The decisions were based on 18th-century regulations that allow for the expulsion of citizens of countries at war with the USA. Critics argue that these regulations are outdated and inadequate for the current situation.
Lawyers for the deported claim that the decisions to deport were based on tattoos that are unrelated to criminal activity. According to the AP agency, the tattoos included symbols such as flowers, relatives' names, or a football team logo. Experts emphasise that tattoos are not a crucial element of identifying members of the Tren de Aragua gang.
Harsh criticism of the Trump administration
The US administration's decisions have faced criticism. Opponents point to the lack of evidence and violation of civil liberties. The "Economist" assessed that justifying deportations with old war regulations is unconvincing, and the deportations aimed to demonstrate the hard stance of the Trump administration.
Deportees ended up in El Salvador's Terrorism Detention Centre, where they will stay for a year with the possibility of extension. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasised that all deported individuals were in the USA illegally. He assured that if it turns out that someone deported is not a gangster, Salvadorans may deport them to Venezuela.
