Kristi Noem Warns Gangs from El Salvador Prison After Deportations

Introduction

On March 26, 2025, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stepped into the spotlight at El Salvador’s notorious Terrorism Confinement Center, delivering a stern warning to Latin American gang members. Amid a controversial Trump administration deportation of over 250 alleged criminals, Noem’s visit underscored a hardline immigration stance. This article dives into her prison tour, the legal battles over the Alien Enemies Act, and her rising profile as “ICE Barbie” in 2025.

Noem’s Prison Tour and Gang Warning

Noem, clad in a snug white top and an ICE cap, faced alleged Tren de Aragua members at the Terrorism Confinement Center, a 40,000-capacity mega-prison known for its brutal conditions—no outdoor time, no visitors, and no rehabilitation programs. In a video message, she thanked El Salvador and President Nayib Bukele for jailing deportees, warning: “If you come to our country illegally… you will be removed, and you will be prosecuted.” The U.S. paid El Salvador $6 million to house these inmates, mostly Venezuelans, with some MS-13 members.

Kristi Noem at El Salvador Terrorism Confinement Center
Noem has compiled an impressive rack of photo ops; her latest has some serious reverse-"Caged Heat" vibes (AP/Alex Brandon)

Trump’s Deportation Push and Legal Pushback

The Trump administration deported 261 alleged gang members on March 15, invoking the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to bypass hearings. Over 100 were Venezuelans removed via Title 8, while 137 faced expedited expulsion under the wartime law, despite a federal judge’s order to halt such flights. Judge James Boasberg’s ruling has sparked a legal firestorm, with critics arguing it violates due process, while the administration defends its targeting of the “worst of the worst.”

El Salvador Partnership and Bukele’s Role

Noem met Bukele, whose aggressive anti-gang policies have slashed crime but drawn human rights criticism. “This unprecedented relationship with El Salvador is a model for other countries,” Noem said, hinting at more deportation flights. The deal, brokered earlier by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, positions El Salvador as a key ally in Trump’s immigration crackdown, though families of deportees claim many are innocent, misidentified by tattoos.

Kristi Noem: The ‘ICE Barbie’ Phenomenon

Dubbed “ICE Barbie” for her photo-op flair, Noem’s prison visit added a dramatic chapter to her portfolio. From horseback border patrols to this reverse-“Caged Heat” moment, her tight-fitting outfits and cosplay style—Night-Cop, Firefighter, or Space-Hero Barbie—have fueled both praise and mockery. As of March 27, 2025, her high-profile stances amplify the administration’s tough-on-crime image.

Author: Planet Today | Source: Planet Today

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