Bulls Jerseys Wrongly Used in Deportation Cases, Lawyers Say (1)

Venezuelan men wearing Michael Jordan jerseys and sporting tattoos have been unfairly branded as “alien enemy” gang members worthy of deportation, according to lawyers challenging the Trump administration.

Tattoos and clothing are among categories on a checklist that immigration officials use to decide whether Venezuelans belong to Tren de Aragua, or TdA, and should be removed under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, the lawyers said in a court filing. The items are included in an “Alien Enemy Validation Guide” that features 20 categories suggesting gang membership, like committing crimes with TdA members or talking on the phone with them. ...