Court Blocks Trump's Deportation Plan for Venezuelan Immigrants

A federal appeals court upheld a lower court's ruling that blocks the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to deport Venezuelan immigrants without due process. The court's decision, delivered by the D.C. Circuit, emphasizes the need for judicial oversight in immigration matters and sets a precedent for limiting executive power in this context. President Trump had invoked the AEA, claiming authority to deport suspected gang members, but the court ruled that the law's application is conditional on a state of war or invasion, which does not currently exist. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg's temporary restraining order, which remains in effect, prevents deportations based on this controversial interpretation of the AEA. Critics, including former White House ethics lawyer Norm Eisen, argue that the administration's actions violate constitutional due process, and Trump has publicly expressed frustration with the judicial decisions against him. This legal battle highlights the ongoing tensions between immigration policy and executive authority.