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Migrants deported from US to Salvadoran prison remain under US control, Salvadoran officials tell UN

UNITED STATES, JUL 07 – El Salvador's report to the UN confirms the U.S. retains control over more than 200 migrants deported to CECOT prison under a $6 million bilateral agreement, contradicting U.S. claims.

  • The El Salvadoran government has revealed to United Nations officials that the Trump administration maintains control over Venezuelan migrants deported to the country's CECOT prison.
  • This statement contradicts earlier claims from U.S. and Salvadoran officials that El Salvador held sole jurisdiction over these detainees.
  • Legal documents filed by more than 100 migrants challenging their deportations revealed that the government allocated $6 million to El Salvador to hold 300 individuals under the Alien Enemies Act, despite a judicial order issued in March to stop these deportation flights.
  • A federal judge overseeing the case of Venezuelan asylum seeker Cristian cited a recent United Nations report that challenges the Justice Department’s assertions and has directed the administration to clarify why diplomatic negotiations are necessary to facilitate Cristian’s return.
  • These developments expose legal and ethical challenges of Trump-era immigration enforcement and suggest continued disputes over migrant responsibility and deportation procedures.
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El Salvador says US has jurisdiction over detained migrants

El Salvador has said that the United States has legal jurisdiction over deported migrants being held in the Central American country, court documents show.

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The Washington Post broke the news in on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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