In April, President Trump and El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele appeared aligned on U.S. deportations, with over 200 migrants sent to a Salvadoran prison, but Bukele raised concerns about the classification of deportees as “convicted criminals.” As Bukele sought assurances about the detainees’ affiliations with gangs, the Trump administration faced scrutiny over the haphazard application of the Alien Enemies Act, leading to legal challenges. This deportation strategy, supported by Bukele, highlighted tensions around U.S. immigration policy and accountability.
