Overview

• Stephen Miller, a top Trump aide, publicly attacked Andrew Weissmann, calling him a 'degenerate' for criticizing the administration's deportation policy.
• The Trump administration deported alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, citing national security concerns under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
• A federal judge temporarily blocked the deportations, but the administration claimed the flights had already left U.S. territory before the ruling was issued.
• El Salvador confirmed it received hundreds of deportees, including Tren de Aragua and MS-13 members, under an agreement with the U.S. government.
• Critics argue the use of the Alien Enemies Act is unconstitutional, as the U.S. is not at war with Venezuela or the gang, raising significant legal and ethical questions.