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A line of people, some under umbrellas, with a woman at the center holding a poster with photos on it and the message, in Spanish, saying, "He has worked for a solid company since he was 18. An investigation is urgently needed for his prompt release. No more unjust detentions."

El Salvador’s Authoritarian Slide Should Hold Lessons – Not Examples – for the U.S.

In fighting rampant gang violence, President Bukele has turned El Salvador into even more of a lawless, opaque State.

How March 31 Military Flight of Venezuelan Nationals to El Salvador Most Likely Violated Court Order

It may all come down to "acting in concert or participation with."
In this handout photo provided by the Salvadoran government, members of the Salvadoran army stand guard at the gates of the Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) at CECOT on March 16, 2025 in Tecoluca, El Salvador.

Deportation to CECOT: The Constitutional Prohibition on Punishment Without Charge or Trial

Sending migrants to El Salvador’s CECOT prison raises grave constitutional concerns under the Fifth and Sixth Amendments.
U.S. President Donal Trump shakes hands with El Salvador Presidnet Nayib Bukele next to an American flag.

The New Transparency Rules and the El Salvador Detention Agreement

A 2022 statute could force disclosure of any U.S.-El Salvador agreements connected to the facility where Kilmar Abrego Garcia is detained
Judge James E. Boasberg, chief judge of the Federal District Court in DC, stands for a portrait at E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse

Dissecting the Trump Administration’s Strategy for Defying Court Orders

The Trump administration is banking on Americans giving it a pass on violating District Chief Judge Judge Boasberg's court order.
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What A Corrupt Police Network in the Dominican Republic Reveals About Arms Trafficking

How do arms trafficking and state corruption networks in Latin America operate, and how they can be disrupted?
In this handout photo provided by the Salvadoran government, members of the Salvadoran army stand guard at the gates of the Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) at CECOT on March 16, 2025 in Tecoluca, El Salvador.

The Trump Administration’s Recent Removals to El Salvador Violate the Prohibition on Transfer to Torture

US and international law prohibit transferring or removing any person when there are substantial grounds for believing that the person would be at risk of certain serious human…
Elevated view of E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse, as seen from the East Building of the National Gallery of Art.

Is the Trump Administration Deliberately Violating a Federal Court Order?

Addressing the Trump administration's theories for why it did not violate a court order by deporting Venezuelan immigrants to El Salvador.

Timeline of US Flight to El Salvador and Judge’s Order to Turn Around Planes

Timeline of the Trump administration sending hundreds of Venezuelans to El Salvador compared to the timing of the federal court proceedings.
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The Illegality and Human Rights Violations in El Salvador’s Bizarre Offer to House US Prisoners

There is no modern precedent for sending U.S. citizens who are convicted of crimes to other countries for punishment. Doing so is a crime.
Biden and Trudeau walk together wearing dark suits and flanked by a line of U.S. and Canadian flags.

Europe Can Show the United States and Canada How to Share Responsibility for Asylum Seekers

Responsibility sharing arrangements should pull together resources and hosting commitments from multiples stakeholders.
A row of black rifles on display for sale against a red background.

U.S. Guns Are Fueling Violence in Central America, Here’s How to Help Stop the Arms Flow

Guns made in the U.S. are exporting death to its neighbors. The Biden administration should increase end-user checks against misuse.
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