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Trump says he wants to imprison U.S. citizens in El Salvador. That’s likely illegal.

Trump’s administration has already deported immigrants to El Salvador’s notorious mega-prison CECOT, known for its harsh conditions.

Protestors chant during a demonstration outside of the Embassy of El Salvador in Washington, D.C., on Monday, April 14, 2025.
Protestors chant during a demonstration outside of the Embassy of El Salvador in Washington, D.C., on Monday, April 14, 2025.Read moreNATHAN HOWARD / AP
    by Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press
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