US intelligence contradicts Trump claims linking gang to Venezuelan government to speed deportations

A recent U.S. intelligence assessment contradicts claims made by Trump administration officials regarding the gang Tren de Aragua, stating there is no coordination between the gang and the Venezuelan government led by Nicolás Maduro. The National Intelligence Council’s comprehensive report, which included input from various intelligence agencies, found only minimal contacts with low-level officials, with no evidence of directive roles. This assessment emerges as the Supreme Court allows the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants, a law the ACLU challenges, arguing it should not apply to criminal gangs.

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