Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Deportation Plans for Venezuelans

A federal court has upheld a block on the Trump administration's efforts to deport Venezuelan immigrants under the Alien Enemies Act, requiring hearings for those challenging their deportation status. US District Judge James Boasberg ruled that due process must be honored for the alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang, emphasizing the risk of mistaken deportations. The Trump administration's actions, which involved transferring hundreds of Venezuelans to El Salvador without hearings, were criticized by the ACLU and deemed an overreach of authority. The Alien Enemies Act, last invoked during World War II, allows for deportations without judicial review, but Boasberg's order insists on the right to contest these designations. The administration plans to appeal the ruling while Trump has publicly questioned the judge's impartiality. The case has raised significant concerns regarding the legal implications of using wartime powers against immigrants.