Venezuelan

Legal Push: Advocates Demand Return of Released Venezuelan Migrants to the U.S.

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Lawyers representing Venezuelan migrants are advocating for their clients’ return to the United States following their recent release from incarceration. These migrants, previously detained while attempting to cross the southern border, are now seeking legal avenues to re-enter the U.S., which has become a complex and contentious issue amid evolving immigration policies. In recent months, the influx of Venezuelan migrants has drawn increased attention, as many flee economic and political turmoil in their home country. The legal teams argue that their clients, upon release from detention centers, should not be sent back to dangerous conditions … Read more

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

Federal Judge Rules Against Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act in Venezuelan Deportation Case

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A federal judge in New York has ruled against the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants, marking a significant legal setback for the former president’s immigration policies. The ruling addresses concerns over the treatment of Venezuelans fleeing their country’s ongoing crisis. U.S. District Judge William H. Pauley III deemed the application of the 18th-century law unconstitutional as it violated due process rights. The decision reflects a growing judicial pushback against aggressive deportation tactics employed by the previous administration, particularly against individuals seeking refuge from oppressive regimes. The Alien Enemies … Read more

Denver Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation of Venezuelan Migrants, Cites Need for Legal Process Clarity

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Denver, Colorado — A federal judge has temporarily suspended the deportation of Venezuelan migrants in Colorado, mandating significant changes in the process for handling these cases under the Alien Enemies Act. This pause, ordered by District Court Judge Charlotte Sweeney, includes the requirement that affected individuals receive advanced notice of deportation, access to legal counsel, and the receipt of information in their native language. Judge Sweeney’s decision demands that migrants threatened with deportation receive a 21-day notice before any action is taken. Additionally, they must be informed about their legal rights, including the option for … Read more