1. United States
2. Maine
3. Letter

I am writing to express my deep concern over the recent deportation of individuals from the United States to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act. This action, taken under the administration of Donald Trump, is legally unjustifiable and raises serious due process concerns. Misuse of the Alien Enemies Act The Alien Enemies Act is only applicable when the United States is at war. At present, we are not at war, making its invocation improper and legally dubious. Using this law as a justification for these deportations undermines the rule of law and sets a dangerous precedent for future executive overreach. Lack of Due Process and Transparency The identities of the individuals deported remain unknown, and there is no public record of any legal proceedings against them. Deporting people in secret, without access to legal representation or judicial review, is a blatant violation of due process protections. Such actions are incompatible with the principles of fairness and justice that our legal system is built upon. Unsubstantiated Justifications The claim that these individuals were Venezuelan gang members lacks evidence. No official documentation or court proceedings have substantiated these allegations, making their removal even more troubling. The absence of proof raises serious concerns about wrongful deportations and potential human rights violations. Request for Action I urge you to take all possible steps within your authority to ensure that these individuals are returned to the United States and afforded the legal protections guaranteed under our Constitution. Additionally, I ask that you seek full transparency regarding who was deported, under what circumstances, and on what basis. Thank you for your time and attention to this critical issue.