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Judge Allows Trump's Gang Deportations Amid Legal Controversy

5/13/2025

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Trump's Deportation Authority

A federal judge in Pennsylvania has granted President Trump the authority to deport alleged gang members under the Alien Enemies Act, but mandated a 21-day notice for those targeted. Judge Haines condemned the administration's notification process as unconstitutional. The ACLU is poised to appeal, asserting that the law was never intended for immigration matters.

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Trump's Habeas Suspension

The Trump administration is contemplating the suspension of habeas corpus, labeling the immigration crisis as an "invasion." Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller suggests this move could eliminate judicial oversight. However, legal experts caution that such actions threaten constitutional rights, especially as courts have previously halted deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.

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Trump's Deportation Authority

A federal judge in Pennsylvania has granted President Trump the authority to deport alleged gang members under the Alien Enemies Act, but mandated a 21-day notice for those targeted. Judge Haines condemned the administration's notification process as unconstitutional. The ACLU is poised to appeal, asserting that the law was never intended for immigration matters.

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