Federal Judge Halts Trump Administration's Deportation of Alleged Venezuelan Gang Members

The deportation of alleged Tren de Aragua members under the Alien Enemies Act has been paused, sparking legal and political disputes over its constitutionality.

A federal judge has paused the deportation of alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, citing legal concerns over the use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Some deportees were already transferred to El Salvador before the ruling, with the judge ordering their return to the United States.
The Trump administration designated Tren de Aragua as a foreign terror group, framing the deportations as a national security measure to protect American lives.
Andrew Weissmann, an MSNBC legal analyst, criticized the deportations as unconstitutional, arguing the Alien Enemies Act is inapplicable since the U.S. is not at war with Venezuela or the gang.
Stephen Miller, White House Deputy Chief of Staff, defended the policy on Fox News, making inflammatory remarks about Weissmann and accusing him of supporting violent criminals.