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In a high-stakes move, the Trump administration ignored a federal judge’s directive and proceeded with the deportation of hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members, sources have confirmed to ABC News.

Despite a verbal order from Washington, D.C., District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg to turn around any aircraft still in the air, the administration stood firm, sending two flights packed with suspected members of the notorious Tren de Aragua gang to El Salvador.

This bold decision comes as the White House formally requested a stay of the ruling, signaling a no-nonsense approach to dealing with transnational crime.

El Salvador Welcomes Venezuelan Gang Inmates

El Salvador has swiftly responded to the influx of 238 Tren de Aragua members, moving them directly into the country’s Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT)—a high-security prison designed to neutralize the threat of organized crime. The detainees will be held for an initial one-year period, with the possibility of an extended sentence.

While the United States is expected to cover minimal costs for their deportation, El Salvador faces a financial burden, as its prison system already costs $200 million annually. However, officials remain confident that these measures will contribute to making their prison system self-sustaining.

MS-13 Leaders Also Extradited

In a parallel operation, the U.S. also extradited 23 members of the feared Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang, including two high-ranking leaders, in a continued effort to cripple one of Central America’s most ruthless criminal networks. Authorities believe these transfers will help dismantle MS-13’s stronghold and provide critical intelligence for future crime-fighting operations.

“This is a strategic win,” an anonymous government source stated. “We are taking decisive action against organized crime while strengthening alliances with our partners in the region.”

With Trump’s uncompromising stance on border security and gang suppression reshaping international law enforcement tactics, the world now watches to see whether this calculated maneuver will deliver the long-term safety and stability both nations are hoping for.

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