Judge Millett Compares Nazi Treatment to Deportations of Venezuelan Nationals

A recent court hearing revealed a split among federal appellate judges regarding the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan nationals linked to the Tren de Aragua gang without due process. Judge Patricia Millett highlighted that these individuals received less procedural fairness than Nazis did under the same law during World War II, emphasizing a lack of hearings or notifications in the deportation process. The Justice Department defended its actions, arguing that the deportations fall within presidential wartime powers, while Judge Millett and others raised concerns about the violation of due process rights. A temporary restraining order has been placed on these deportations, requiring the government to provide individualized hearings for those facing removal. The ongoing legal challenges highlight the tension between national security measures and civil rights protections in the U.S. judicial system.