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The big problem with judging people by their ‘gang tattoos’

ANALYSIS : Tattoos are an unreliable marker of gang membership, writes professor of Law Beth C. Caldwell

The Independent UK

Why tattoos are such an unreliable marker of gang membership

The United States deported 238 Venezuelan men on three flights to El Salvador on March 15, 2025, claiming that they were members of the Tren de Aragua gang that originated in Venezuela.

The Conversation

Soccer Team Tribute Tattoo Triggered Deportation of Venezuelan Athlete Accused of Gang Ties

Reyes Barrios' only prior legal encounter was his participation in anti-regime protests against Venezuela's Maduro which led to his detention and alleged torture in 2023

Latin Times

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Deported for Innocent Tattoos?

People are allegedly being classified as gang members for tattoos of crowns, clocks, and soccer logos.

Reason

US resists transparency on Venezuelan gang deportation moves - Roll Call

The Trump administration has resisted giving more information about the migrants it flew out of the country under the Alien Enemies Act.

Roll Call

“Inhumane”: Professional Soccer Player Deported To ‘World’s Worst Prison’ Over Misinterpreted Tattoo

A professional soccer player was deported to El Salvador because one of his tattoos looked related to a criminal gang. The post “Inhumane”: Professional Soccer Player Deported To ‘World’s Worst Prison’ Over Misinterpreted Tattoo first appeared on Bored Panda.

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‘Deported because of his tattoos’: has the US targeted Venezuelans for their body art?

US claims tattoos prove membership of Tren de Aragua gang but relatives describe tributes to God, family and Real Madrid

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Trump administration deported Venezuelan asylum seeker over Real Madrid tattoo, court documents say

ICE has baselessly accused immigrants who fled torture of being members of the gang they escaped, lawyers say

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