Deportation of Alleged Gang Members to El Salvador

17 members of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang and members of the MS-13 gang deported to El Salvador by the US, facing scrutiny over criteria used to identify gang affiliation based on tattoos. Immigrant-rights advocates challenge Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act. The checklist assigns points based on tattoos and symbols to determine gang membership. Venezuelan investigative journalist questions the reliability of tattoos as identifying factors. Contradictory information from the Trump administration regarding the accused individuals' criminal records.

Deported migrants wrongly accused of gang affiliation

Family members fear their loved ones are being wrongly accused of being members of a Venezuelan gang and sent to El Salvador's mega prison due to having tattoos.

Venezuelan Moms Seeking Information About Sons Detained at Guantánamo Bay by Trump Administration

Venezuelan moms use a Whatsapp chat group to seek information about their sons detained at Guantánamo Bay by the Trump administration, challenging claims their sons are part of a criminal organization. The moms fight for their sons' release, joined by ACLU in a lawsuit. The detainees lack access to lawyers and the outside world. Some moms worry about their sons' mental health and unfair targeting based on tattoos.

False Allegations of White Supremacy Due to Tattoos

False allegations made by two far-left, pro-DEI veterans claimed that Trump defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's tattoos were tied to white supremacy. The allegations were debunked as his tattoo was a Jerusalem Cross, a religious symbol. The accusations led to Hegseth's orders being revoked for the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. The situation has sparked controversy and concerns at the Pentagon about the impact on military leaders who push DEI initiatives.

Risk of Lymphoma Associated with Tattoos

A new study suggests that people with tattoos may have a higher risk of developing lymphoma. The study from Lund University in Sweden found that the risk of lymphoma is highest among those who had their first tattoo less than two years prior. The researchers are calling for more comprehensive examinations into the relationship between tattoos and various health outcomes.

Tattoos and Lymphoma Risk

Having a tattoo could increase the risk of developing a rare type of cancer by 21%, according to a study in Sweden. The link is with lymphoma, a type of blood cancer affecting the immune system. Further research is needed to confirm these findings.