Bulwark Takes The Trump Administration Are Cruel And Heartless Bastards For This
Mar 31, 2025
Noah Lanard and Isabela Dias, both investigative journalists at Mother Jones, dive into the shocking realities of immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. They reveal the heart-wrenching stories of Venezuelans wrongfully detained in El Salvador, especially those misidentified as gang members due to innocent tattoos. The discussion highlights emotional struggles, legal challenges, and systemic injustices faced by deported asylum seekers, painting a grim picture of the human cost of immigration policy.
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Neri Alvarado's Case
- Neri Alvarado, a baker in Dallas, was detained by ICE for his tattoos, including an autism awareness ribbon.
- His boss, Hernandez, a U.S. citizen, visited him and learned ICE was targeting Venezuelans with tattoos.
Arturo Suarez Trejo's Case
- Arturo Suarez Trejo, a singer with a three-month-old child, was also detained due to his tattoos.
- His wife, Natalie, thought he'd be deported to Venezuela, but he was sent to El Salvador.
Other Cases of Detainment
- Fritz Jero, who owned a sportswear brand, was detained despite having a tattoo artist's declaration that his tattoos were creative works.
- Another detainee got a tattoo in Mexico while waiting for a CBP-1 appointment.