Summary

Jerce Reyes Barrios, a Venezuelan soccer player, was deported to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act after U.S. authorities mistook his soccer logo tattoo for a gang symbol.

Barrios legally entered the U.S. in 2024 and was accused of being a Tren de Aragua gang member.

His attorney argued the tattoo resembled Real Madrid’s logo and provided evidence of his clean record.

Despite a court order blocking such deportations, Barrios was sent to El Salvador, and his current whereabouts are unknown.

  • Snot Flickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    29 天前

    Yep, this is where we’re at, making up clearly bullshit justifications for anyone and everyone. They will use and every justification. They literally just claimed in court that Venezuelans without a criminal record were more dangerous and criminal than those with a criminal record.

    Under this, former President Bush could be considered a gang member. It’s fucking stupid and so obviously bullshit.

    • dhork@lemmy.world
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      29 天前

      Under this, former President Bush could be considered a gang member.

      Especially when you see his Skull and Bones society tattoo from his time at Yale …