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Judge Dismisses Asylum, Venezuelan Faces Prison Danger

5/31/2025

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Judge Dismisses Asylum

A California immigration judge has dismissed the asylum case of Andry Hernández Romero, a gay Venezuelan now facing the dangers of El Salvador's CECOT prison. This alarming decision highlights a disturbing trend impacting Venezuelans, sparking fears of political bias in immigration rulings and jeopardizing the safety of those seeking refuge.

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Venezuelans Deported Unjustly

A recent Cato Institute report uncovers a troubling reality: more than 50 Venezuelans, who legally entered the U.S. and had pending asylum claims, were deported to a harsh Salvadoran supermax prison. The Trump administration's dismissal of their cases, fueled by mere tattoo suspicions of gang ties, has ignited fierce legal battles over due process.

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Judge Dismisses Asylum

A California immigration judge has dismissed the asylum case of Andry Hernández Romero, a gay Venezuelan now facing the dangers of El Salvador's CECOT prison. This alarming decision highlights a disturbing trend impacting Venezuelans, sparking fears of political bias in immigration rulings and jeopardizing the safety of those seeking refuge.

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