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Leaked Memo Reveals DOJ Authorized Warrantless Home Raids for Migrant Arrests

The Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act enables broad enforcement against alleged gang members, sparking legal and human rights challenges.

Pam Bondi speaks after being sworn in as U.S. Attorney General in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 5, 2025. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images North America/TNS)

Overview

  • A leaked Department of Justice memo confirms federal agents can enter homes without warrants to arrest suspected Tren de Aragua members under the Alien Enemies Act.
  • Over 600 alleged gang members have been arrested, with more than 200 deported to El Salvador's CECOT prison, where conditions have been criticized.
  • About 90% of deportees reportedly lacked a U.S. criminal record, raising concerns over misidentification and wrongful deportations.
  • Federal courts, including the Supreme Court, have imposed temporary blocks on parts of the policy, mandating due process for detainees.
  • The ACLU and other groups have filed lawsuits, arguing the policy violates constitutional protections and international human rights norms.