Court Reviews Trump Deportation of Tren de Aragua Members

The Trump administration's use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang has sparked significant legal and public controversy. Judge Patricia Millett criticized the administration, stating that Nazis were given more rights during WWII than the deported Venezuelans, as they were not afforded hearings or the ability to contest their deportation. The administration defended its actions as necessary for national security, citing the gang's alleged threat. However, many deportees and their families dispute the gang affiliations, arguing that deportations were unjust and lacked due process. A temporary restraining order by Judge James Boasberg halted the deportations, leading to a heated appeals court debate on executive power and constitutional rights. The case highlights tensions between judicial oversight and presidential authority in immigration matters.