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CBS Evening News, 03/17/25

2025/3/17
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CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell
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The U.S. deported 261 alleged gang members to El Salvador, invoking a rarely used 18th-century law. This controversial move has sparked legal battles and questions about its legitimacy.
  • 261 alleged gang members deported to El Salvador under an 18th-century law.
  • The Trump administration cited the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
  • Deportees were reportedly linked to gangs like Tren de Aragua and MS-13.
  • A judge ordered the flights back, but they were ignored.
  • The ACLU is suing to bring back the deportees, arguing legal injustices.

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Deported under a centuries-old law, the U.S. sent approximately 261 people to El Salvador over the weekend, claiming they were gang members. At least 42 people were killed across eight states as more than 50 tornadoes tore through the central and eastern U.S. over the weekend. MLB star Shohei Ohtani returned to Japan last week for an exhibition game, playing in front of a home crowd for the first time since becoming a World Series champion.

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