Trump Administration Defends Deportations After Ignoring Federal Court Order

Over 250 alleged Venezuelan gang members were deported under the Alien Enemies Act, prompting a legal battle over executive power and judicial authority.

• President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport alleged members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, marking its first use since World War II.
• A federal judge issued an order halting the deportations, including a directive to turn back planes already in flight, but the administration proceeded, citing national security and jurisdictional arguments.
• Over 250 individuals were deported to El Salvador, where President Nayib Bukele mocked the U.S. court order on social media, saying, 'Oopsie… too late.'
• The ACLU and other legal experts argue the deportations violated judicial authority and lacked due process, raising concerns about civil liberties and executive overreach.
• A hearing is scheduled to determine whether the Trump administration's actions violated the court order, with legal analysts predicting the case may escalate to the Supreme Court.

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