Summary
A federal appeals court stopped the use of a wartime law by Donald Trump's administration to deport Venezuelans, ruling it was used incorrectly. This decision concerns the Alien Enemies Act, which Trump's administration invoked against a group they labeled as an "invasion" but the court did not agree with this labeling.
Key Facts
- The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against using the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans.
- The Alien Enemies Act is a law from 1798, allowing deportations in wartime or invasion.
- Trump's administration used the law, claiming Venezuelans were part of a hostile group.
- The court said there was no evidence of a Venezuelan invasion or organized armed forces.
- The ruling currently applies to Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
- Before Trump, the Alien Enemies Act was only used during wars.
- The case may eventually go to the US Supreme Court.
