Homeland Security Secretary Noem Tours El Salvador Prison During U.S. Deportation of Venezuelans

Kristi Noem visited a high-security prison in El Salvador on Wednesday, where Venezuelans deported by the Trump administration suspected members of the Tren de Aragua gang are detained. During her visit, Noem toured packed cell blocks, the armory, and an isolation unit in the facility, where inmates remain confined without outdoor access. The Trump administration is defending the deportations in federal court, claiming they were justified, while human rights organizations condemn the move, citing severe abuses within the prison. Noem also inspected areas where the alleged Venezuelan gang members are being held.