Wrongful Deportation: 19-Year-Old Sent to El Salvador's Super-Prison

2025-04-15
Wrongful Deportation: 19-Year-Old Sent to El Salvador's Super-Prison

Nineteen-year-old Merwil Gutiérrez, a Venezuelan asylum seeker, was apprehended in New York by ICE agents who admitted he wasn't their target but deported him anyway. He was sent to El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison, despite his family's claims of no gang ties or criminal record. The incident highlights concerns over ICE procedures and human rights in El Salvador, sparking outrage and calls for his return. This case underscores the harsh realities of US immigration policies and the plight of asylum seekers.

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