Judge Boasberg Extends Restraining Order Against Alien Enemies Act

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg has extended a restraining order against the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan nationals involved with the Tren de Aragua gang until April 12. This decision follows an emergency request from the administration seeking to lift the block for immediate deportations while an appeal is pending at the Supreme Court. The Trump administration argues that the case raises fundamental questions about presidential powers regarding national security operations, asserting that the Constitution favors executive authority in such matters. The Alien Enemies Act, rarely used since World War II, allows for the deportation of noncitizens from enemy nations without judicial review during times of war or invasion. Boasberg's ruling reflects ongoing legal challenges to the executive order, which aims to swiftly remove alleged gang members from the U.S. amidst concerns over public safety and national security. The Supreme Court's eventual decision may ultimately determine the future of these deportation efforts.