Behind the Bastards

It Could Happen Here Weekly 175

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Mar 29, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Rendition to El Salvador

  • The Trump administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act to send 300 people to an El Salvadorian prison.
  • This act, last used for Japanese internment during WWII, allows for detaining suspected enemies during wartime.
INSIGHT

Tren de Aragua Origins

  • Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang, originated from construction unions working on train projects.
  • They've been accused of both violence on behalf of and against the Venezuelan state.
ANECDOTE

Seccot Prison Conditions

  • El Salvador's Seccot prison, built by President Bukele, is notorious for human rights abuses.
  • Prisoners face overcrowded cells, limited bathroom access, and constant light exposure.
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