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UN Condemns U.S. for Rights Violations in Deportations

5/2/2025

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UN experts have condemned the U.S. for stripping over 250 Venezuelan and Salvadoran deportees of their due process rights in El Salvador's CECOT prison. They pointed to the misuse of the Alien Enemies Act, resulting in arbitrary deportations and deplorable conditions. Civil rights advocates are urgently calling for action against these blatant human rights violations.

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UN experts have condemned the U.S. for stripping over 250 Venezuelan and Salvadoran deportees of their due process rights in El Salvador's CECOT prison. They pointed to the misuse of the Alien Enemies Act, resulting in arbitrary deportations and deplorable conditions. Civil rights advocates are urgently calling for action against these blatant human rights violations.