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Judge Delays MS-13 Leader's Case Amid Deportation Fears

4/19/2025

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U.S. District Judge William Fitzpatrick has postponed the Justice Department's attempt to dismiss the case against alleged MS-13 leader Henrry Josue Villatoro Santos, who remains in custody as he appeals. His attorney warns that the Trump administration could deport him without due process, igniting fears for his safety if returned to El Salvador.

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U.S. District Judge William Fitzpatrick has postponed the Justice Department's attempt to dismiss the case against alleged MS-13 leader Henrry Josue Villatoro Santos, who remains in custody as he appeals. His attorney warns that the Trump administration could deport him without due process, igniting fears for his safety if returned to El Salvador.