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Critics of these deportations raised concerns regarding due process and the ethical implications of using a two-century-old law as a means to sidestep fundamental legal rights. In response, authorities emphasized that the Constitution remains paramount and statutory laws evolve to ensure national safety is upheld. The officials argued that extensive investigations and evidence-based assessments—including reviewing social media and criminal records—guide the identification of gang affiliations, ensuring that the deportations are justified and targeted.