Overview

• A federal judge in Texas issued a temporary restraining order blocking the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members from the El Valle Detention Center under the Alien Enemies Act.
• The Supreme Court recently ruled that detainees must be given notice and the opportunity to challenge their deportation, complicating the administration's efforts to expedite removals.
• The Trump administration, led by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, has vowed to continue using the Alien Enemies Act despite mounting legal setbacks.
• Critics, including the ACLU, argue the policy violates due process rights and relies on insufficient evidence to justify deportations, with many detainees having no criminal records.
• Some deported individuals have reportedly been sent to a notorious Salvadoran prison, raising concerns about human rights violations and the administration's adherence to court orders.