#venezuelan-migrants

#venezuelan-migrants

A federal appeals court has ruled that the administration of United States President Donald Trump illegally invoked a wartime law to deport Venezuelans as part of its immigration crackdown. Late on Tuesday, a majority on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to expedite deportations without due process. The decision was remarkable on several fronts.

One night in mid-May, some of the Venezuelan migrants deported from the United States to a prison in El Salvador tried to break the locks on their cells with metal rails from their beds. It was a futile gesture of rebellion; no one thought they could escape. Still, punishment was swift. For six consecutive days, the inmates were subjected to lengthy beatings, three inmates told me.

Gangsters are demanding schools pay between 50,000 and 100,000 Peruvian soles, sending threatening messages that include pictures of weapons to enforce compliance.

For present purposes it suffices to say that the Secretary has not at this point made a 'strong showing' that her categorical termination of plaintiffs' parole is likely to be sustained on appeal.

Judge Boasberg indicated the potential for criminal contempt charges against Trump administration officials, emphasizing the importance of adherence to judicial orders and the Constitution.