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Over 250 gang members have been brought to El Salvador's terrorism confinement center (CECOT) after the Trump administration defied a federal judge's ruling. This move is part of a larger initiative to cut down on gang power in the country while assisting the US with the deportation of dangerous criminals.

The terrorism confinement center, or CECOT, which lies about an hour outside of the capital of El Salvador is where 300 deportees from the US are housed. The 'megaprison' is cited as a solution to tackling criminal gangs.

The White House disclosed that the US paid around $6 million to El Salvador for accepting 238 deported gang members of the Tren de Aragua. Trump invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act for the deportation, which a judge halted but the Trump administrated went ahead with the deportation claiming that planes already left the US territory by the time the order came.

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Andry Hernandez Romero, a Venezuelan seeking asylum in the US, vanished during his legal process and was transferred to El Salvador's terrorism confinement center under a new US-Salvador deportation deal. His lawyer and loved ones express grave concerns for his safety, emphasizing his peaceful nature and the harsh conditions he faces.

Tren de Aragua is a prison gang of Venezuela's Aragua which became active in several parts of the United States. In New York City, the gang was stealing cellphones, plundering retail stores and dealing with a synthetic drug, known as Tusi. Trump Saturday invoked the Alien Enemies Act targeting the gang members of Tren de Aragua so that they can be "apprehended, restrained, secured, and removed as Alien Enemies".

US homeland security Secretary Kristi Noem visited a high-security El Salvador prison housing Venezuelan detainees deported under accusations of gang affiliations. Noem emphasized the consequences of illegal immigration and upheld the administration’s deportation efforts amidst human rights concerns.

The Trump administration has invoked the state secrets privilege in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador. Judge Paula Xinis is demanding detailed justifications for the privilege claims, amidst accusations of non-compliance with court orders.

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia faced mistreatment after a mistaken deportation to El Salvador. He alleges severe beatings and psychological torture in prison. Despite a prior order against deportation, the Trump administration deported him. Now back in the US, Garcia faces human smuggling charges. The Justice Department plans to try him before any deportation attempts.

El Salvador’s terrorism confinement center, under President Nayib Bukele's administration, represents a severe crackdown on gang violence, leading to significant human rights concerns. Despite reducing violence, the prison’s harsh conditions and lack of due process have drawn criticism from legal and human rights experts.

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HYDERABAD: Mohammad Jaweed Azmath, one of the two Hyderabadis arrested in the US after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, has been cleared of all charges of terrorism and is expected to be set free by the end of this month.

The US State Department has reissued a travel advisory for Bangladesh, urging citizens to reconsider travel due to civil unrest, crime, and terrorism. Most of the country is at Level 3, while the Chittagong Hill Tracts remain at Level 4, citing risks of violence and kidnappings. Demonstrations continue nationwide, potentially escalating into violence.

Donald Trump praised the Supreme Court for enabling his administration to deport alleged gang members under the Alien Enemies Act. He highlighted the deportation of Tren de Aragua and MS-13 members, designated as foreign terrorist organizations, to El Salvador. The Supreme Court's rulings support Trump's agenda to tighten borders and reshape federal departments, contrasting with Biden's immigration policies.

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