President Trump has invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, targeting members of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan prison gang, for expedited removal from the U.S. This is only the fourth time in history this law has been used, and the first since WWII. The act allows the president to detain or deport nationals of an enemy nation during wartime. The move bypasses the typical immigration court process and has raised concerns about potential targeting of individuals regardless of their legal status or criminal background. Trump has long advocated for using this law to crack down on illegal immigration and criminal networks.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia taken into ICE custody, facing deportation to Uganda
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, originally from El Salvador, faces deportation to Uganda after being taken into ICE custody shortly after his release from criminal detention. Despite a Maryland court's temporary order halting his removal, his attorneys are challenging his confinement, claiming it violates due process, while DHS labels him an MS-13 gang member, a claim his family disputes. Want More Context? 🔎
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