Trump Administration Resumes Deportation Flights Despite Court Order

The administration continues to expel Venezuelan migrants using alternative legal authorities, bypassing a federal judge's halt on the use of the Alien Enemies Act.

• A federal court order issued on March 15 halted deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, but the Trump administration has resumed flights using other legal justifications.
• Recent deportation flights have included Venezuelan migrants, some alleged to be members of the Tren de Aragua gang, with transfers to countries like Honduras and Venezuela.
• The administration has invoked national security concerns to withhold operational details about deportation flights, citing the 'state secrets' privilege in court filings.
• Guantánamo Bay continues to be used as a transit hub for detainees before their transfer to third countries, reflecting the administration's unconventional tactics.
• Despite intensified efforts and rhetoric, deportation numbers remain consistent with previous administrations, hindered by logistical challenges and fewer border crossings.

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