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ACLU Condemns Deportation of Journalist Mario Guevara

10/3/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Mario Guevara was deported to El Salvador after 100 days in ICE custody, arrested covering a June protest.
He fled El Salvador in 2004, founded MG News, and reported on immigration.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) condemned the deportation as a press-freedom attack.
Local charges were dropped. Authorities said the reporting endangered law enforcement.

History

Historical Context

The Salvadoran Civil War ended in 2004, prompting mass migration as citizens fled violence. Journalist Mario Guevara, who reported on immigration issues, was recently deported after 100 days in ICE custody, drawing criticism from the ACLU for threatening press freedom. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between immigration enforcement and journalistic rights, raising concerns about free speech and safety in reporting.

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Story summary

Mario Guevara was deported to El Salvador after 100 days in ICE custody, arrested covering a June protest.
He fled El Salvador in 2004, founded MG News, and reported on immigration.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) condemned the deportation as a press-freedom attack.
Local charges were dropped. Authorities said the reporting endangered law enforcement.

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