Deported Venezuelan Sues U.S. Over CECOT Torture, Seeks $1.3 Million
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A Venezuelan man deported to El Salvador’s CECOT prison is suing the U.S. government for $1.3 million, alleging his removal under wartime authorities exposed him to torture. CBS aired an on‑camera segment highlighting the case and framed the lawsuit as a test of U.S. responsibility for torture risks when deporting migrants, noting the plaintiff is seeking more than $1 million in damages.
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