The Daily Trump Says They’re Foreign Gang Members. Are They?
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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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Deportations Lack Evidence
- The Trump administration deported Venezuelan migrants labeling them as gang members without much evidence. - This raises concerns about wrongful deportations to harsh foreign prisons without proper judicial scrutiny.
Alien Enemies Act Used for Deportation
- The government labeled the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua as a foreign terrorist group to deport members swiftly. - This uses the Alien Enemies Act to bypass due process, though the Supreme Court intervened for legal rights.
Few Deportees Have Serious Crimes
- Among 238 deported men, only 32 had serious criminal accusations or convictions. - The vast majority lack serious criminal records, questioning the basis for deportation as gang members.