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ACLU Slams 12-Hour Deadline for Migrants' Deportation Appeals

4/25/2025

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Migrants facing deportation under the Alien Enemies Act now have just 12 hours to express their intent to contest and 24 hours to file a habeas petition. This decision comes amid a contentious legal struggle over the deportation of alleged gang members to El Salvador, with the ACLU condemning the limited timeframe as a violation of due process rights.

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Migrants facing deportation under the Alien Enemies Act now have just 12 hours to express their intent to contest and 24 hours to file a habeas petition. This decision comes amid a contentious legal struggle over the deportation of alleged gang members to El Salvador, with the ACLU condemning the limited timeframe as a violation of due process rights.