El Salvador
Abrego Garcia Pleads Not Guilty to Smuggling Charges Stemming from 2022 Traffic Stop in Tennessee
The Justice Department opened an investigation last month linking Abrego Garcia to a man operating an unauthorized transportation business allegedly used by undocumented immigrants.
El Salvador President and Trump Ally Bukele Accused of Cutting Deals With MS-13 Gang Members Using U.S. Aid
Nayib Bukele has come to be known as the face fighting against gang violence and justice. However, a new ProPublica investigation reveals that image may be misleading.
Lawyers Seek Sanctions Against Trump Administration for Refusing to Facilitate Abrego Garcia's Return
Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man wrongfully deported by the Trump administration earlier this year, are asking a federal judge to sanction the government
Family Members Of Venezuelans Deported To El Salvador's Mega-Prison Demand Proof of Life
Family members of Venezuelans deported to El Salvador's infamous CECOT mega-prison are demanding proof of life of their loved ones
A Dozen Migrants From Mexico and El Salvador Arrested in South Texas Following ICE Raid
ICE recently arrested 12 undocumented migrants in a recent worksite raid in South Texas. The migrants were from Mexico and El Salvador and are now pending removal proceedings.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Condemns Democrats for Calling Kilmar Abrego Garcia 'Maryland Man'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responded to disturbing new allegations against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, attacking Democrats for calling him "Maryland Man."
Salvadoran President Bukele Mocks Abrego Garcia's Detention As He Returns To The U.S.: 'No More Margaritas Under Custody'
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele mocked the detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia after he was released from a local prison and returned to the U.S.
Due Process Concerns Mount as Courts Reportedly Dismiss Immigration Cases of Venezuelans Deported to El Salvador
Attorneys are raising alarms around the fact that U.S. immigration courts are dismissing the cases of Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act, effectively denying them due process.
Marco Rubio Now 'Committed' to Returning Wrongly Deported Man From El Salvador Months After Trump Ignored Court Order: Court Docs
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has voiced that he is devoted to ensuring the return of a Venezuelan man who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador after the Department of Homeland Security requested it.
Former Top Salvadoran Lawmaker Reportedly Awaiting Deportation From U.S. With Bukele's Alleged Deals With Gangs Under Scrutiny
The former president of El Salvador's national assembly, reportedly familiar with gang negotiations, is awaiting deportation from the U.S. as Nayib Bukele's alleged deals with criminal organizations come under increased scrutiny
Venezuelans Deported To El Salvador Are Getting Cases Dismissed And Advocates Say It's To 'Complete Their Disappearance'
At least 14 migrants deported to El Salvador have seen their asylum cases dismissed in the U.S. Advocates say the goal is completing their "disappearance" of the country's legal system
Trump Admin Accused Of Dismissing Charges Against Another MS-13 Leader To Prevent Him From Revealing Pact Between Bukele And The Gang
Critics are accusing the Trump administration of trying to dismiss charges against a MS-13 leader to deport him and prevent him from revealing dealings between Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele and the gang
Salvadoran Prison Chief Overseeing Trump Deportees Has Been Sanctioned By The U.S. For Negotiating With Gangs: Report
Osiris Luna, El Salvador's prison director, has been reportedly sanctioned by the U.S. for secretly negotiating with gangs
Kristi Noem Tells Migrants to 'Suck It' After Lawsuit Canceled Over Most of Group Being Deported
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem taunted deported migrants with a "Suck it" post after their Guantánamo-related lawsuit was dropped.
Washington Post Op-Ed Describes Infamous Salvadoran Prison As 'Political Human Zoo,' Decries Use Of Prisoners As Pawns
Carolina Miranda, a former columnist for the LA Times, wrote in the Washington Post an op-ed likening El Salvador's infamous CECOT prison to a human zoo, decrying its use for political purposes
Trump Admin Asks for More Time to Locate Venezuelan Man Reportedly Sent to CECOT After Judge Demands Answers
Widmer Agelviz-Sanguino was granted refugee status but detained upon arrival in Houston after authorities accused him of gang ties based on his tattoos.
At Least 50 Venezuelan Migrants Deported to El Salvador Prison Had The Entered U.S. Legally: Report
At least 50 Venezuelan men deported by the Trump administration to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador had entered the United States legally, according to a new report
Latin American Presidents Are Spending Millions To Lobby Trump, U.S. Government Records Reveal
The lobbying efforts by governments like El Salvador and Argentina span requests for trade deals, military support, energy investments, and diplomatic access
El Salvador Insists 'Ball Is In' Trump's Court to Bring Abrego Garcia Home: 'The U.S. Is Paying to Keep Them There'
Sen. Chris Van Hollen pressed Salvadoran VP Félix Ulloa on the continued detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia despite the Supreme Court ruling demanding his return.
ICE Accused of Subjecting Two Detainees in Baltimore to 'Inhumane and Punitive Conditions'
Two immigrant rights organizations have filed a lawsuit accusing ICE of subjecting two women detained in Baltimore to conditions that violate both constitutional protections and the agency's own detention policies.
Trump Commerce Secretary's $600M Stake in Crypto Firm Operating In El Salvador Suggests Potential Conflict of Interest: Report
Lutnick's connection to Tether emerged during his January 2025 confirmation hearings, when Senator Elizabeth Warren raised concerns around his "ability to put the interests of the American people ahead of financial interests"
WATCH: Venezuelans in El Salvador's Infamous CECOT Prison Plead for Freedom
Dozens of Venezuelans held at El Salvador's high-security Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) appeared in a video this week shouting "freedom" and using hand signals to call for help
Trump Admin Wants Supreme Court to Greenlight Alien Enemies Act To Deport More Venezuelans: 'Especially Dangerous To Maintain'
Officials say detainees tied to Venezuelan gang posed security risks in Texas detention center where migrants recently formed "SOS" plea.
Trump Administration Denied More Asylum Cases in March Than Any Other Single Month In Almost 25 Years: Report
A record-breaking number of asylum cases were denied in March as the Trump administration warns immigration judges to "get in line or get fired."
DOJ to Present New Evidence From 2022 Traffic Stop To Keep Defending Abrego Garcia's Deportation
The man was listed as the owner of the vehicle Abrego Garcia was driving when he was stopped by Tennessee Highway Patrol in 2022
Trump Admin Reportedly Requested Ukraine To Accept Third-Country Deportees Despite Ongoing War
The Trump administration reportedly asked Ukraine to accept an unspecified number of U.S. third-country deportees. It is unclear how Ukraine responded.
Another Country Embraces El Salvador's Hardline Approach To Crime With New Mega-Prison
Costa Rica plans to expand its maximum-security capacity from 80 to 1,000 inmates and begin construction of a $35 million prison inspired by El Salvador's model.
Trump Admin Has Deported Over 130,000 Migrants in Its First 100 Days; How It Compares With Past Presidents
President Donald Trump's first 100 days in the White House came with sweeping immigration legislation and enforcement
Gang Leader Reveals Deal With Salvadoran President Bukele To Help Him Gain Power
A gang leader revealed to a Salvadoran outlet the agreements reached with President Nayib Bukele to help propel him to power and keep him there
Elon Musk's Grok AI Goes Against Trump's Hardline Immigration Policies
The AI founded by Tesla CEO Elon Musk provided a surprising answer to a user's question regarding the best policy for undocumented migrants in the U.S.