DHS Secretary Mullin Observes Deportation Flight to El Salvador

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin observed a deportation flight departing Alexandria, Louisiana for El Salvador, which removed 100 illegal aliens, including individuals convicted of murder, sexual assault and driving while intoxicated. DHS stated the mission reflects ongoing mass deportation efforts.

Key points

• All 100 individuals on the flight were nationals of El Salvador.
• Those deported included people convicted of homicide, sexual assault and DUI offenses.
• DHS identified one deportee as an MS-13 gang member convicted of manslaughter and assault.
• Secretary Mullin said DHS is carrying out mass deportations under a mandate from President Trump.
• This is a press release describing a completed enforcement action, not a new policy or rule.

Who is affected

This concerns Salvadoran nationals with criminal convictions who were in the United States illegally and were removed, as well as those following ICE enforcement actions.