1. United States
2. Letter

The deportation of over 200 alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador by the United States raises serious legal and human rights concerns. While combating transnational organized crime is a valid priority, bypassing due process and deporting individuals without proper legal proceedings is unacceptable. The controversial invocation of the Alien Enemies Act, a wartime legislation, to justify these deportations is alarming and sets a dangerous precedent. Depriving individuals of their legal rights and subjecting them to arbitrary detention violates fundamental principles of justice and human rights. This action undermines the rule of law and erodes the commitment to a rules-based international order. I urge you to reconsider this approach, ensure all deportations follow established legal procedures with adequate due process protections, and uphold the United States' standing as a nation that respects human rights and adheres to its constitutional principles.