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Judge Blocks Trump's Use of Alien Enemies Act for Venezuelan Deportations

A federal judge appointed by Donald Trump has ruled against the former president’s administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans, marking a significant legal setback.

In a landmark decision, U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr., a Trump appointee, has issued a permanent injunction against the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans suspected of being members of the Tren de Aragua gang. This ruling, announced on Thursday, challenges the legality of an executive order signed by Trump in March, which invoked the Act to target members of the gang, which the State Department had previously designated as a foreign terrorist organization.

The judge’s 12-page order granted class certification to a group of Venezuelan nationals, allowing them to proceed with a class-action lawsuit against the Trump administration. Rodriguez criticized the administration’s approach, arguing that mass deportations under the Act were an inefficient use of judicial resources and violated the due process rights of the affected individuals.

Rodriguez’s decision comes after he had previously issued a temporary restraining order to halt deportations from the Raymondville detention center in Texas. His latest ruling expands this protection to all Venezuelans detained in his judicial district, which includes major cities like Houston and McAllen.

The Trump administration had argued that individual hearings were necessary to determine gang membership, but Rodriguez countered that common legal issues justified a class action approach. He also ruled that the executive order exceeded the scope of the Alien Enemies Act, as the gang’s activities do not constitute an ‘invasion’ under federal law.

This ruling could set a precedent for how historical laws like the Alien Enemies Act are applied in modern contexts. It also highlights the complexities and legal challenges surrounding immigration enforcement and national security policies. The administration may appeal the decision to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, known for its conservative stance on immigration issues.

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