US Homeland Security Chief Warns Migrants in El Salvador Against Illegal Entry

Kristi Noem, speaking at El Salvador's Tecoluca prison, underscores the US's strict immigration policies as courts halt deportation flights under a centuries-old law.

• Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited El Salvador, warning migrants against illegal entry into the US and emphasizing deportation and prosecution for violators.
• Noem delivered her message in front of Tecoluca prison, which houses over 200 Venezuelan migrants deported by the US and accused of gang affiliations, claims disputed by relatives and Venezuela's government.
• A US federal appeals court recently upheld a halt to deportation flights, challenging the Trump administration's use of a 1798 law to justify these actions.
• Noem described the deportations as part of a broader message that the US will not serve as a refuge for violent criminals.
• Her visit marks the start of a diplomatic trip to Central and South America, with upcoming stops in Colombia and Mexico to further address migration and security issues.

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