The article reports on the controversial 12-hour window given to migrants detained under the Alien Enemies Act to contest their removal from the U.S. Legal representatives argue this timeframe is inadequate for obtaining legal counsel and navigating the appeals process. Notably, individuals are served a form explaining their rights, but it is solely in English and lacks clarity regarding their right to contest removal. This development stems from a Supreme Court ruling asserting the need for a reasonable appeal period, which the ACLU claims is being disregarded by the current government practices.
"This is a dramatic turn in these cases," said Lee Gelernt, an attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union representing migrants. "They're not giving any information about how they should do it..."
The government contends that the 12-hour timeline complies with a Supreme Court decision giving those detained under the act a 'reasonable' time to appeal their removal.
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