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Judge Challenges U.S. Claims on Venezuelan Detainees' Rights

7/12/2025

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U.S. District Court Judge Stephanie Gallagher challenged the Trump administration's narrative about Venezuelan detainees held in El Salvador's CECOT prison. A U.N. report revealed that the U.S. maintains jurisdiction, contradicting claims of powerlessness. Gallagher's insistence on clarity underscores the intricate web of U.S.-El Salvador relations and the pressing issue of detainee rights.

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U.S. District Court Judge Stephanie Gallagher challenged the Trump administration's narrative about Venezuelan detainees held in El Salvador's CECOT prison. A U.N. report revealed that the U.S. maintains jurisdiction, contradicting claims of powerlessness. Gallagher's insistence on clarity underscores the intricate web of U.S.-El Salvador relations and the pressing issue of detainee rights.