26 States Support Trump's Deportation of Venezuelan Gang Members

A coalition of 26 Republican state attorneys general, led by Virginia and South Carolina, has filed an amicus brief supporting President Trump's efforts to deport alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua using the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. This legal challenge comes in response to a temporary restraining order issued by U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, which halts deportations, citing concerns over the law's applicability. The attorneys general argue that the restraining order threatens public safety and undermines the President's constitutional authority. Despite the order, planes carrying suspected gang members have already departed for El Salvador, which has agreed to house them. Trump contends that the judge's jurisdiction does not extend to international airspace, while calls for Boasberg's impeachment have emerged from some Republican lawmakers. The situation reflects deep divisions over immigration policy and the use of executive power in national security matters.