The 1952 law, used by the Trump administration to deport Mahmoud Khalil, was ruled unconstitutional by Judge Maryanne Trump Barry in 1996, citing vague language and excessive delegation of power to the secretary of state. Despite being reversed by the U.S. Court of Appeals, Judge Barry’s ruling remains a significant examination of the law’s constitutionality and may influence future judicial decisions. Her concerns about the potential impact on legal aliens, including lifelong permanent residents, and the violation of the nondelegation doctrine, highlight the law’s controversial nature and potential consequences for individuals affected by deportation orders.
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Ex-New Mexico judge arrested for allegedly harboring Venezuelan gang member
Former Doña Ana County Magistrate Judge Joel Cano and his wife, Nancy, were arrested after federal agents raided their Las Cruces home, facing charges of evidence tampering related to harboring Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, an alleged illegal alien with ties to the Tren de Aragua gang. Ortega-Lopez, who unlawfully entered the U.S., was previously employed by Nancy Cano for home repairs and later offered accommodation at their residence. Following the arrests, Judge Cano resigned and was permanently...
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