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A group of immigrants were recently placed in what is considered to be the worst jail in the world. What about Trump? Despite a judge’s attempts to stop him, he proceeded.
Over 250 individuals were deported to this enormous jail in El Salvador, all of them were charged with crimes. Trump vigorously advocated for it in spite of the criticism.
The Alien Enemies Act of 1798, an antiquated legislation that most people have probably never heard of, was the legal basis for this whole incident.
Although it has been around for a long time, it was last utilized during World War II when the United States interned German, Italian, and Japanese residents.
However, Trump has been considering this measure for some time. He intended to utilize it to expedite deportations.
Particularly of those who were allegedly involved in gang activity or other criminal offenses. Furthermore, they weren’t even given a trial beforehand.
Trump defends deportations by calling them a criminal “invasion.” Trump wasted no time after taking office. In a few of hours, he issued an executive order claiming.
That organized crime was responsible for the “invasion” of immigrants that the United States was facing. The president of El Salvador consents to host the deportees.
What brought these individuals to El Salvador, then? Well, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s assistance, Trump’s staff negotiated a deal with President Nayib Bukele down there.
Bukele was fine with it because he believes in taking tough measures against gangs. He also posted pictures and videos of the deportees.
Being brought directly from the aircraft to the CECOT jail while in handcuffs. The CECOT jail is a fortress with no escape route.
The infamous Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (CECOT) in El Salvador is a massive, high-security facility designed to keep inmates there under all circumstances.
This facility, which can house up to 40,000 prisoners, was opened in 2023 by President Nayib Bukele as part of his campaign against gang violence.
With double-layered concrete walls, electrified gates, round-the-clock monitoring, and 19 lofty watchtowers to ensure no one is leaving,
The security is unparalleled. Once a person is locked up, that’s it since teams are always keeping an eye on their movements.
The circumstances in jail are severe and unforgiving. Inside CECOT, life is as difficult as it gets. One of the few reporters who managed to go inside.
Leire Venta of BBC News Mundo, gave a disturbing account of it. “The artificial lights in here are never turned off, even though it is the middle of the night,” she said.
With just a little air leaking through a lattice ceiling, the heat is unbearable, reaching as high as 35C throughout the day.
Put comfort aside. Hard metal bunks are piled four storeys high, with no beds or linens. Inmates consume the simple meals.
Which include spaghetti, hard-boiled eggs, rice, and beans, with their hands. Inmates live bleak lives under the watchful eyes of guards.
There is strict security. Overhead, armed soldiers with hoods stand vigil, always on alert. Any error might have repercussions. Venta remembered the jail director’s terrifying warning:
These are the killers, terrorists, and psychopaths that left our nation in grief. Avoid making eye contact with them. It is possible to turn any utensil into a lethal weapon.
Deported immigrants from the United States are now brought to CECOT, which is more than simply a jail. It is a facility created to tear individuals down. Dangerous gang members are among.
The deportees. On X (previously Twitter), Bukele said that some of the individuals the United States brought over were members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
He said that two key leaders were among the 23 MS-13 members. As a result, there were now over 250 in total.
He said that one of them belonged to the upper echelons of the criminal organization. “This will assist us in completing intelligence collection and pursuing the remaining elements of MS-13.
Such as its new and existing members, funds, weapons, drugs, hideouts, sponsors, and collaborators.” According to Bukele, El Salvador’s jails will someday be self-sufficient.
