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Convention Against Torture

The UN Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT) — a binding treaty absolutely prohibiting torture with no exceptions. The U.S. ratified CAT in 1994.

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Updated March 25, 2026 Deportation to Torture
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Secret Deportation of 260+ Venezuelans to CECOT Mega-Prison

Over 260 Venezuelans were secretly deported to CECOT, where HRW documented torture, sexual violence, prolonged incommunicado detention, and denial of basic necessities. Many deportees had no criminal …

  • 260+ Venezuelan nationals were secretly deported to CECOT between March and April 2025, without notice to families or attorneys, …
  • HRW's 'You Have Arrived in Hell' report documented regular and severe physical abuse, sexual violence (at least 3 cases including forced …
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