Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump's Use of 1798 Law for Deportations

Donald Trump's plan to deport Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act faces a 14-day halt following a court ruling.

Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to expedite deportations of Venezuelan gang members, citing national security concerns.
A federal judge issued a 14-day injunction, halting the deportation of five individuals identified as members of the Tren de Aragua gang.
The Alien Enemies Act, historically used during wartime, allows the U.S. to detain or deport individuals from hostile nations, but its use in this context is unprecedented and controversial.
El Salvador agreed to temporarily house up to 300 deported individuals labeled as gang members by the U.S., with a reported $6 million payment from the U.S. government.
Human rights groups have criticized the plan, citing concerns over conditions in El Salvador's prisons and the potential misuse of wartime powers for immigration policy.