Trump invokes centuries-old war measure in his campaign against ‘invasion’ by Venezuelan gang

U.S. President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, citing an invasion by the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, in an effort to accelerate mass deportations. A federal judge in Washington temporarily blocked the deportation of five Venezuelans, leading to a legal battle over Trump’s declaration. The Trump administration appealed the ruling, arguing that halting presidential actions before announcement could set a dangerous precedent for national security operations.

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