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Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Facilitate Legal Access for Deported Venezuelan Man Amid Controversy Over Gang Allegations

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HOUSTON, Texas — A federal court has ordered the Trump administration to ensure that a deported Venezuelan man can connect with his legal representatives. The ruling comes in the wake of significant concerns raised over the treatment of immigrants and their right to due process. Widmer Josneyder Agelviz Sanguino, who is 24, arrived in the United States last September with his mother and two younger brothers under the refugee resettlement program. However, upon their arrival at a Houston airport, he was detained because of a tattoo deemed associated with a dangerous Venezuelan gang known as … Read more

Trump’s Anger Erupts as Judge Blocks Use of Alien Enemies Act for Gang Member Deportations

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AUSTIN, Texas — A federal judge appointed by former President Donald Trump has recently faced backlash from the former president after ruling against the administration’s application of the Alien Enemies Act in deportation cases. U.S. District Court Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. halted the use of this law to expel alleged gang members from the United States, marking a significant legal pushback against the administration’s immigration policies. In his ruling, Rodriguez emphasized that while he would not interfere with the deportation of individuals residing in the country illegally, the administration could not cite the Alien Enemies … Read more

Trump Criticizes Judicial Decisions as Court Blocks Use of Alien Enemies Act for Gang Deportations

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Former President Donald Trump criticized federal judges following a recent court ruling that prevents his administration from utilizing the Alien Enemies Act to deport certain gang members. This decision has reignited the debate over immigration policy and Trump’s hardline stance on crime. In a statement, Trump voiced his disapproval of the judges involved, labeling their ruling as an infringement on national security. He argued that the measure was essential for targeting violent entities he claims threaten public safety. The Alien Enemies Act has historically been used to manage threats to the United States but remains … Read more

Texas Judge Halts Deportation of Alleged Venezuelan Gang Members Amid Legal Scrutiny of Trump’s Wartime Act Enforcement

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Raymondville, Texas – A Texas federal judge has imposed a halt on the expulsion of three individuals accused by the Trump administration of affiliation with a Venezuelan gang, marking a significant judicial pushback against the use of wartime powers for deportation. The legal entanglement stems from an executive order issued by President Donald Trump on March 14, 2025, targeting members of the Tren de Aragua gang. The order categorizes all Venezuelan citizens over the age of 14 who are suspected gang members and are in the U.S. without naturalization or permanent residency as “Alien Enemies,” … Read more