Lawyers for Venezuelan men sent to El Salvador’s harsh Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) argued in court for their right to return to the U.S. for hearings, or at least to file habeas claims. These men, wrongfully detained under the Trump administration’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act, reported abuse while imprisoned. A federal judge previously ruled they were denied due process and ordered the government to facilitate their return or provide hearings. The judge is expected to rule on the government’s next steps soon.
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