U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez ruled that President Trump's application of the Alien Enemies Act to detain Venezuelan immigrants was unlawful. He stated it exceeded statutory limits and lacked authority under the AEA. This ruling, significant for the Southern District of Texas, protects Venezuelans accused of gang affiliation from deportation. The judge emphasized that the term 'invasion' within the AEA refers to military actions, thus invalidating Trump's rationale for invoking the act against individuals during peacetime. This precedent may influence future government immigration policies.
The court ruled the president can't unilaterally declare an invasion of the United States and invoke a wartime authority during peacetime, protecting vulnerable immigrant groups.
Judge Rodriguez concluded that the ordinary meaning of 'invasion' in the Alien Enemies Act necessitated a military incursion, contrary to Trumpâs application.
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