A federal appeals court won’t lift an order barring the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under an 18th century wartime law
An appeals court rejected Trump's attempt to overturn a lower court's order blocking deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. The case involves Venezuelan immigrants, some without criminal records or connections to the Tren de Aragua gang, deported to El Salvador despite the court order. The government argues the courts cannot review its decisions on national security grounds, while the appeals court rebuked the government's argument that immigrants "can be removed immediately with no notice, no hearing, no opportunity — zero process". A dissenting judge argued the order threatens national security negotiations. The administration is refusing to answer questions about the flights, citing "state secrets," potentially leading to a constitutional crisis.
