Summary
A federal appeals court decided that the Trump administration cannot use an old law called the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport suspected gang members quickly. The court ruled that the gang Tren de Aragua had not invaded the United States, which is a necessary condition for using the law. This decision blocks the fast-track deportation process that the administration tried to implement.
Key Facts
- A federal appeals court decision was made on September 2.
- The court ruled against using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act for fast deportations.
- The Trump administration claimed the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua invaded the US.
- The court found there was no such invasion or predatory incursion.
- More than 230 Venezuelan men were deported using the act in March.
- Investigations showed most deported individuals had no criminal records.
- The court's decision is the first legal ruling on this use of the act.
- The term "predatory incursion" was defined by the court as needing a foreign-directed armed force.
