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Federal Judges Block Trump's Deportation of Venezuelan Migrants

5/7/2025

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Federal judges have put a stop to President Trump's attempt to use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants, declaring it an overreach of authority. Judge Hellerstein emphasized that there is no "invasion" to warrant such actions, reinforcing the importance of due process for noncitizens in the face of ongoing legal battles over immigration policies.

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Federal judges have put a stop to President Trump's attempt to use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants, declaring it an overreach of authority. Judge Hellerstein emphasized that there is no "invasion" to warrant such actions, reinforcing the importance of due process for noncitizens in the face of ongoing legal battles over immigration policies.