In a series of contentious actions, the Trump administration has deported a significant number of alleged gang members and dangerous criminals to El Salvador, amid ongoing legal scrutiny over the deportation process. Recently, 17 individuals, confirmed as murderers and members of gangs such as Tren de Aragua and MS-13, were deported to a notorious Salvadoran prison. This move has drawn considerable outrage, especially as the administration faces lawsuits accusing it of executing unconstitutional deportation orders. Despite these challenges, officials maintain that these deportations are necessary to address gang violence and improve safety in the region, even as critics highlight the dire conditions these deportees may face upon arrival.