El Salvador, CECOT prison
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Trump has faced criticism and legal battles over the execution of his deal with Bukele to deport accused gang members from the U.S. and have them housed in El Salvador’s mega-prison.
From The Hill
According to a federal judge, after three days, "without any notice, legal process, or hearing", Mr Garcia found himself back in his native El Salvador at an infamous prison known for housing gang me...
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His case has sparked outrage across the country and become a rallying point for critics who question the legality and ethics of deportations under Trump.
From USA Today
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Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss the case of an illegal immigrant from El Salvador accused of murdering a 13-year-old boy in California.
What is the CECOT? Bukele ordered the mega-prison built as he began his campaign against El Salvador’s gangs in March 2022. It opened a year later in the town of Tecoluca, about 72 kilometers ...