US deports more alleged gang members to El Salvador

Officials said 17 alleged criminals were deported despite a court order.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the group included members of the Tren de Aragua and MS-13 gangs.

Salvadoran government officials told the BBC they included a mix of Venezuelans and Salvadorans.

Earlier this month a court ordered a halt to deportations carried out under the Alien Enemies Act, a 1798 law previously used only in wartime. However, US media, citing administration sources, reported that the recent deportations were made under general immigration laws.

In a statement, Rubio said the group included "murderers and rapists", but did not provide names or details of the alleged crimes or of any convictions.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33zve3254no

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