Overview

• A federal judge in Texas has ordered the Trump administration to confirm the location of Widmer Josneyder Agelviz Sanguino, a Venezuelan refugee deported to El Salvador's CECOT prison, within 24 hours.
• The court also requires the government to reestablish attorney-client communication within 48 hours, highlighting concerns over detainees' rights to legal counsel.
• Agelviz, who arrived in the U.S. as part of the vetted refugee resettlement program, was deported due to tattoos allegedly linked to a Venezuelan gang, despite having no criminal record or supporting evidence.
• CECOT, a supermax facility in El Salvador, is known for its zero-contact policy, preventing detainees from communicating with lawyers or family members.
• The Trump administration is expected to appeal the ruling, continuing legal battles over the use of the Alien Enemies Act to justify deportations and its compliance with judicial orders.