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Trump Says They’re Foreign Gang Members. Are They?
Apr 23, 2025
Julie Turkewitz, Andes bureau chief for The New York Times, sheds light on the controversial deportations of Venezuelan migrants labeled as gang members by the Trump administration. She reveals the troubling lack of evidence supporting these claims and shares personal stories of those affected, including a heartbreaking discovery by a woman recognizing her husband in a disturbing photo. Discussions include the flawed criteria used to label individuals as gang members, highlighting the serious implications for families and the urgent need for due process.
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- The Trump administration's expedited deportation of Venezuelan migrants without court hearings raises serious concerns about their legal rights and due process.
- Investigative reporting reveals questionable evidence against those labeled as gang members, often exploiting superficial traits for faulty identifications.
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Deportation of Venezuelan Migrants and Lack of Due Process
The Trump administration recently deported hundreds of Venezuelan migrants, labeling them as gang members without allowing for court hearings. This expedited deportation process sidesteps legal protections, raising concerns about fair treatment of individuals targeted by immigration officials. Many of those deported face incarceration in a Salvadoran maximum security prison designed for terrorists, despite lacking substantial evidence of their alleged gang affiliations. The Supreme Court has mandated some due process rights for these individuals, emphasizing the importance of them being able to contest their deportation claims.
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