Full Court Press

“The Trump administration has transferred hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador even as a federal judge issued an order temporarily barring the deportations under an 18th century wartime declaration targeting Venezuelan gang members, officials said Sunday. Flights were in the air at the time of the ruling.” Like the story above, it’s important to distinguish the pretext (Getting rid of gang members seems like a good idea) from the broader story: ignoring the courts. Trump administration deports hundreds of immigrants even as a judge orders their removals be stopped.

+ “The crown jewel of El Salvador’s aggressive anti-crime strategy — a mega-prison where visitation, recreation and education are not allowed — became the latest tool in U.S. President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration on Sunday, when hundreds of immigrants facing deportation were transferred there.” What to know about CECOT, El Salvador’s mega-prison for gang members.

+ How the White House ignored a judge’s order to turn back deportation flights.

+ Trump’s border czar: “I don’t care what the judges think.”