- Eight female detainees repatriated after deportation attempt to El Salvador
- Detainees reportedly shackled during entire 20+ hour operation
- 62% of deportees lacked U.S. criminal records per ICE admission
New legal filings expose troubling details about last week's mass deportation of Venezuelan nationals under the controversial Alien Enemies Act. Multiple detainees described being misled about their destinations and coerced into signing admission documents while restrained. The ACLU has obtained sworn declarations revealing systemic due process violations affecting vulnerable populations.
Regional analysis shows Central American nations increasingly refusing deportation flights containing non-native migrants. A Nicaraguan national's testimony corroborates claims that El Salvador's government rejected female detainees due to inadequate detention facilities. This policy clash exposes cracks in multinational immigration agreements forged during the Trump administration.
Legal experts highlight three critical industry insights: First, the Alien Enemies Act requires formal congressional war declarations to activate. Second, immigration courts processed 89% fewer Venezuelan asylum claims in 2024 compared to 2023. Third, female detainees now represent 38% of all deportation challenges filed in DC Circuit Court.
ICE officials face mounting scrutiny after admitting most deportees lacked domestic criminal histories. The agency's reliance on unverified gang affiliation claims contradicts its 2023 transparency pledge. Human rights organizations warn these actions could destabilize diplomatic relations with emerging South American governments.
As appellate courts weigh the constitutionality of expedited deportations, advocates emphasize the need for gender-sensitive detention policies. The returning women's accounts of psychological trauma and physical restraint have sparked congressional inquiries into ICE protocols. With deportation flights continuing nationwide, this case sets precedent for 27 pending lawsuits challenging Alien Enemies Act implementations.
