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Neiyerver Adrián Leon Rengel, a 27-year-old Venezuelan, has filed a formal complaint against the U.S. government for his deportation to El Salvador’s notorious prison. This marks a new legal strategy questioning actions taken by former President Donald Trump’s administration.
Rengel’s administrative complaint, submitted to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), seeks $1.3 million in damages. He was among 252 Venezuelans deported under controversial measures by the Trump administration, accused without substantial evidence due to a perceived gang affiliation. His case could set a precedent for similar cases.
The Venezuelan claims he suffered abuse in El Salvador’s maximum-security prison. The DHS justified his deportation using the Alien Enemies Act. Rengel’s legal team challenges these accusations, asserting that he was unfairly labeled as a gang member based on appearance alone.
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