A federal judge has intervened to halt deportations initiated under the Alien Enemies Act, which President Trump invoked to expedite the removal of Venezuelan gang members. Judge James E. Boasberg emphasized the need for immediate action to protect migrants already designated for removal, reflecting legal concerns raised by the ACLU. The deportations were set to involve the extradition of alleged gang members to El Salvador and Honduras, with the judge highlighting the historical rarity of using this 18th-century law outside of wartime scenarios, its last application dating back to WWII.
I do not believe I can wait any longer and am required to act,
The act has only ever been used three times before, all during wars.
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