A federal judge in Texas has ordered the Trump administration to ensure communication between a deported Venezuelan man, Widmer Josneyder Agelviz Sanguino, and his lawyers. This ruling marks a significant moment in the ongoing legal battles related to the use of the Alien Enemies Act, which has led to the deportation of numerous individuals to the notorious Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) in El Salvador. The center is known for its severe restrictions on inmate communications, exacerbating the plight of detainees.
Judge Keith P. Ellison’s order requires the government to verify Agelviz’s location within 24 hours and to restore attorney-client communication within 48 hours. This comes amidst concerns that deportations violated due process rights since many affected individuals had been transported without warning or court hearings. Agelviz was detained upon arrival in Texas due to a tattoo deemed associated with the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, despite having no criminal record or evidence linking him to gang activity. His mother, Lisbeth Carolina Sanguino, and advocates argue that the deportations unfairly target individuals who legally sought refuge in the U.S. through a rigorous vetting process.
The Trump administration plans to appeal the order, reiterating its stance that it lacks jurisdiction over the returned individuals. Additionally, they assert that national security concerns justify such deportations, though no conclusive evidence of gang affiliation has been presented regarding those incarcerated at CECOT. The ruling reflects broader issues of human rights and legal protections for refugees, particularly considering the traumatic impact on families who remain in uncertainty about their loved ones’ well-being in detention.
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