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Judge Orders Return of Deportees Amid Due Process Violations

12/28/2025

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U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled the expulsion violated due process and ordered a return plan within two weeks.
The group was deported to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador and urges the U.S. to comply with the ruling.
Former detainee Ysqueibel Peñaloza called for a fair hearing and support from the U.S. and El Salvador.
Deportations begun under U.S. President Donald Trump drew backlash from human rights groups.

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Story summary

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled the expulsion violated due process and ordered a return plan within two weeks.
The group was deported to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador and urges the U.S. to comply with the ruling.
Former detainee Ysqueibel Peñaloza called for a fair hearing and support from the U.S. and El Salvador.
Deportations begun under U.S. President Donald Trump drew backlash from human rights groups.