Trump's Use of 1798 Law for Mass Deportations Faces Legal and Ethical Scrutiny

Over 200 alleged Venezuelan gang members were deported to El Salvador despite a federal judge's attempt to halt the operation.

President Donald Trump invoked the rarely used Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to expedite the deportation of alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
A federal judge issued a 14-day suspension of deportations, but flights carrying the detainees had already departed for El Salvador before the ruling was announced.
The White House defended its actions, claiming the judge's decision lacked jurisdiction and emphasizing the safety threat posed by the gang members.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele confirmed the arrival of 238 deportees, who were transferred to a high-security prison under strict conditions.
Human rights organizations and Venezuela's government criticized the deportations, questioning the legality of applying the Alien Enemies Act in peacetime.