Trump's Deportation of Venezuelans Faces Legal Hurdle

The Trump administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport nearly 300 alleged Venezuelan gang members, leading to a legal confrontation with U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who issued a temporary restraining order to halt the flights. Despite the judge's order, flights carrying the deportees to El Salvador had already left U.S. airspace, with El Salvador agreeing to accept them following negotiations with the U.S. The American Civil Liberties Union and other advocates criticized the deportations as lacking due process. The White House defended its actions, stating the deportations were necessary to protect American communities, and plans to appeal the court's decision. Meanwhile, Venezuelan officials condemned the deportations, likening them to historical human rights abuses. The situation underscores ongoing tensions between the executive branch's immigration policies and judicial oversight.