Summary
A federal appeals court has blocked the Trump administration from using an old wartime law to quickly deport Venezuelans suspected of being gang members. The court ruled that the U.S. was not facing an invasion that would justify using the Alien Enemies Act to fast-track deportations.
Key Facts
- The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals made a ruling to stop the deportation of Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act.
- The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 allows fast deportation if there is an invasion or attack on the U.S.
- President Trump used the act to justify swift deportation of Venezuelans he said were gang members.
- The court found that illegal immigration is not the same as an armed invasion.
- The decision was made by a panel of judges, with two agreeing and one disagreeing.
- The case against the government's actions was brought by the ACLU.
- The ruling may go to the Supreme Court for a final decision.
