The Trump administration deported hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador, invoking the Alien Enemies Act, despite a federal judge’s order to halt the move. Judge James Boasberg issued a temporary restraining order, stating that deportation flights must return. However, the White House argued that the ruling came after the flights had already departed.

President Trump defended the decision, calling the deportees “bad people” and labeling the situation an “invasion.” The U.S. government paid El Salvador $6 million to detain the deportees in the country’s high-security prison, CECOT. Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele confirmed their arrival and transfer to the facility, which has faced human rights concerns.

The deportations have sparked legal debates, with some experts questioning whether the administration defied the court order. Democrats criticized the move for potentially violating due process, while some Republicans supported it as a necessary action for national security. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions over immigration policies and judicial authority in the U.S.