Judge in Texas rules Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations ‘exceeds the scope’ of the law

A federal judge, appointed by Trump, has permanently blocked the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to detain or deport Venezuelans in Texas, ruling that such actions exceed the law’s scope. This decision is significant as it marks the first judicial determination that Trump’s AEA invocation is unlawful, particularly in light of claims regarding the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The ruling allows the government to pursue deportations under other laws but restricts the AEA’s application, emphasizing that the president cannot unilaterally declare an invasion and act without proper legal basis.

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