Despite the president designating the group as a terrorist organization, almost all of the 37 men flagged by Chicago police as possible members have faced only drug charges and citations for driving infractions.

Here, between parties, concerts and weeks-long visits from wives and children, is the birthplace of the Tren de Aragua, a dangerous gang that has gained global notoriety after U.S. President Donald Trump put it at the center of his anti-immigrant narrative.

The deportations came as the ACLU is fighting the removal of alleged members of Tren de Aragua under the Alien Enemies Act.