Global Politics Report Editorial

U.S. Fast-Tracked Deportation of Ecuadorean Politician Despite Torture Fears

The removal of José Serrano, a critic of President Daniel Noboa who has been accused of criminal activity, underscores how the Trump administration has asserted control over U.S. immigration courts.

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Source: The New York Times

Politics desk: Government

Published: Sep. 16, 2026 at 12:24 PM ET

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Original source: The New York Times