Alien

Supreme Court Halts Deportation of Immigrants Under Alien Enemies Act Amid Legal Battle

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Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court intervened early Saturday to temporarily halt the deportation of a group of immigrants in Texas, a decision stemming from an emergency appeal filed by attorneys who argued the deportations were imminent under controversial wartime legislation. The court’s emergency order, which paused deportations potentially guided by the Alien Enemies Act, drew immediate responses including dissents from Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas. The high court’s ruling has put a spotlight on how executive powers are utilized in immigration matters and reflects deeper national debates over immigration policies. Attorneys for … Read more

Legal Teams Challenge Increased Venezuelan Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act in Court Push

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Attorneys representing Venezuelan nationals are calling on U.S. courts to intervene and prevent further deportations under the seldom-invoked Alien Enemies Act. This legal push comes amid increasing deportations of Venezuelans, despite the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Venezuela that has propelled millions to seek refuge abroad. The Alien Enemies Act, a wartime statute from 1798, has seen rare use over its centuries-long existence but has found new application under current policies targeting Venezuelan immigrants. Legal advocates argue this application of the law not only disrupts lives but also disregards the severe conditions from which these individuals … Read more

Judge Expresses Concern Over Trump’s Invocation of Alien Enemies Act in Legal Decision

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A federal judge recently highlighted significant concerns regarding former President Donald Trump’s application of the Alien Enemies Act, describing its use as “problematic and concerning.” The remarks arose during a court hearing about Trump’s policies, which have sparked widespread debate over their constitutionality and alignment with American values of fairness and justice. The Alien Enemies Act, an aged statute dating back to 1798, was devised to enable the government to detain or deport foreign nationals from hostile nations during times of war. This law came under scrutiny when it was utilized by the Trump administration … Read more

Impeachment Threat Looms Over U.S. Judge After Blocking Deportation of Venezuelan Gang Members Under Historical Alien Enemies Act

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Washington, D.C. – The Trump administration recently implemented a series of deportations targeting members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, despite a U.S. judge’s order to halt these actions. The controversy intensified over the weekend following an announcement by administration officials that hundreds of criminals had been deported under the rarely used Alien Enemies Act. The deportations occurred after U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued a restraining order late Saturday, which inadvertently became a flashpoint leading to calls for his impeachment. Representing Texas, Republican Congressman Brandon Gill spearheaded the impeachment initiative, quickly gaining support … Read more