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Judge Orders Return of 137 Deported Cartel Members

2/13/2026

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  • U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ordered the Trump administration to arrange the return of 137 alleged Tren de Aragua cartel members deported to a prison in El Salvador in 2025.
  • Taxpayers would cover airfare tied to the government's pre-deportation rights failure.
  • The ruling follows legal battles over using the Alien Enemies Act for deportations.
  • It remains unclear how many will accept the return offer.