Deportations

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

Federal Judge Rejects ACLU’s Request to Halt Deportations Under 1798 Law Amid Concerns of Due Process

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WASHINGTON — A U.S. District Court judge on Thursday refused an emergency injunction to halt the immediate deportation of alleged members of a Venezuelan gang, underscoring the limited authority of the court following a recent Supreme Court decision. Judge James Boasberg of the District Court for Washington, D.C., highlighted his inability to take action regarding the deportation under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, a law recently utilized by the Trump administration against the suspected gang members. During the hearing, Boasberg stated, “I’m sympathetic to your conundrum, but I don’t think I have the power to … Read more

Supreme Court Clears Way for Temporary Resumption of Venezuelan Deportations to El Salvador

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has made a decision to lift the temporary hold on deportations of Venezuelan nationals to El Salvador, a move that had previously been paused due to legal challenges. This recent court action reopens the pathway for deportations to proceed while further legal proceedings continue to unfold. The original injunction was put into place by a lower court responding to concerns over the safety and human rights conditions in El Salvador. Advocates for the Venezuelan migrants argued that deporting them to El Salvador, where they have no significant ties and where … Read more

Judge Questions Legality of Trump’s Wartime Law Application for Venezuelan Deportations

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Washington, D.C. – In a recent court hearing, skepticism was voiced by a judge over former President Donald Trump’s employment of a wartime power to expedite the removal of Venezuelan migrants. This wartime power, known as Title 42, was initially invoked during Trump’s tenure citing public health grounds amidst the COVID-19 pandemic to deport asylum seekers without standard legal processes. The contentious use of Title 42 has continued under the Biden administration, creating a complex legal battleground as immigrant advocacy groups challenge its usage, arguing it circumvents normal immigration laws and humanitarian protections. During the … Read more