Trump’s Tattoo Witch Hunt Sends Innocents to El Salvador Jail

Trump’s Tattoo Witch Hunt Sends Innocents to El Salvador Jail
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In a shocking turn of events, President Trump’s administration deported 238 Venezuelan men to a max-sec prison in El Salvador, dubbing them 'some of the most violent savages on the face of the Earth' without evidence. ProPublica and allies found that 197 had no U.S. convictions at all, and dozens were mid-immigration hearings. While the government relied heavily on tattoos to prove gang ties, experts stated tattoos aren’t reliable gang indicators. As families suffered, a White House spokesperson insisted Trump is just 'removing dangerous criminal and terrorist illegals.' Meanwhile, their stories are finally being told.

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Source: Propublica | Published: 7/23/2025 | Author: by ProPublica, The Texas Tribune, Alianza Rebelde Investiga and Cazadores de Fake News