Trump Administration Faces Court Showdown Over Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act

The White House defends deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members despite a federal judge's restraining order, raising legal and constitutional questions.

• President Trump invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, a move unprecedented outside wartime.
• U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued a restraining order halting deportations, but the administration proceeded with flights, citing their departure before the order was issued.
• Advocacy groups argue the deportations violated the court order, with concerns that some individuals were falsely labeled as gang members and denied due process.
• The administration claims the Alien Enemies Act falls under the president's national security powers and is not subject to judicial review.
• A federal hearing on Monday pressed the administration for details about the timing of the flights, with further legal proceedings expected to address potential violations of the restraining order.

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