Venezuelan Man Challenges Deportation: A Test Case Against Trump's Policies

Neiyerver Adrián Leon Rengel, a 27-year-old Venezuelan, has initiated a formal complaint against the U.S. government for his deportation to El Salvador's notorious prison. This marks a new legal strategy questioning the actions taken by former President Donald Trump's administration.

Rengel's administrative complaint, filed with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), seeks $1.3 million in damages. He was among 252 Venezuelans deported in a controversial move by the Trump administration, accused without substantial evidence due to a perceived gang affiliation. His complaint could set a precedent for similar cases.

The Venezuelan claims he suffered abuse in El Salvador's maximum-security prison, with the DHS using the Alien Enemies Act to justify their actions. Rengel's legal team challenges these accusations, asserting that he was unfairly labeled as a gang member based on appearance alone.

(With inputs from agencies.)