Overview

• The ACLU has filed a new lawsuit targeting the use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members detained in Colorado.
• This marks the third legal challenge after judges in New York and Texas issued temporary orders blocking deportations under the law in their districts.
• The Supreme Court recently ruled that legal challenges must be filed in the jurisdiction where migrants are detained, rejecting the ACLU’s initial nationwide challenge.
• The lawsuit highlights concerns about inadequate notice, arguing that the administration’s 24-hour deportation notice violates due process and Supreme Court guidelines.
• President Trump defends the use of the rarely invoked wartime law, citing an alleged 'invasion' by the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, though critics question its application in this context.