1. United States
2. W.V.
3. Letter

I recently came across your public endorsement of El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT), and I must express my profound concern and disagreement with your stance. Human Rights Violations at CECOT CECOT has been widely criticized by international human rights organizations for its inhumane conditions. Reports indicate severe overcrowding, with inmates confined to cramped cells lacking basic necessities. Prisoners are denied access to legal representation, family visits, and adequate medical care. Such conditions not only violate international human rights standards but also undermine the principles of justice and dignity. Questionable Legal Practices The use of CECOT to detain individuals, including those deported from the United States, raises serious legal and ethical questions. Many detainees have not been afforded due process, and some have been incarcerated based on tenuous or unverified allegations. This approach erodes the rule of law and sets a dangerous precedent for arbitrary detention. Moral Responsibility Supporting a facility like CECOT, which operates under a veil of secrecy and has been likened to a “black hole” for human rights, reflects a troubling disregard for human dignity. It’s imperative to critically assess the implications of endorsing such institutions, especially when they contravene fundamental human rights and legal norms. I urge you to reconsider your position on this matter and to advocate for policies that uphold justice, transparency, and respect for human rights.