Overview

• Judge David Briones in El Paso issued a temporary restraining order halting the deportation of Venezuelan migrants without legal hearings, citing due process concerns.
• The Trump administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport Venezuelans accused of gang affiliations, a move that has faced significant judicial pushback.
• President Trump criticized the judiciary for obstructing his immigration agenda, arguing that trials for millions of migrants are impractical and unnecessary.
• The Supreme Court has previously ruled that migrants targeted under the Alien Enemies Act must be afforded hearings, reinforcing constitutional due process protections.
• Advocacy groups, including the ACLU, have petitioned courts to intervene, warning that accelerated deportation policies may violate migrants' legal and human rights.