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Judge Maintains Block on Trump's Use of Alien Enemies Act for Deportations

Federal courts demand due process for Venezuelans accused of gang ties as the administration faces scrutiny over alleged court order violations.

Salvadoran police officers escort alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua recently deported by the U.S. government to be imprisoned in the Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) prison, as part of an agreement with the Salvadoran government, in Tecoluca, El Salvador, in this handout image obtained March 16, 2025. Secretaria de Prensa de la Presidencia/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
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Left: In this handout photo provided by the Salvadoran government, guards escort a newly admitted inmate allegedly linked to criminal organizations at CECOT on March 16, 2025 in Tecoluca, El Salvador. Right: A relative of one of the Venezuelan migrants deported from the United States to a maximum security prison in El Salvador gestures as she holds a portrait of him during a protest to demand that they be repatriated in Caracas on March 24, 2025.
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Overview

  • U.S. District Judge James Boasberg reaffirmed a restraining order requiring individualized hearings for Venezuelans targeted under the Alien Enemies Act before deportation.
  • The Trump administration deported over 200 Venezuelans to El Salvador despite the initial court order, leading to accusations of defying judicial authority.
  • The appeals court heard arguments on lifting the deportation block, with judges questioning the administration's legal rationale and lack of due process for deportees.
  • Deportees sent to El Salvador's maximum-security prison reportedly face harsh conditions, including allegations of torture and life-threatening treatment.
  • Chief Justice John Roberts publicly rebuked President Trump's calls for Judge Boasberg's impeachment, emphasizing the judiciary's role in constitutional checks and balances.