Trump invokes 1798 Alien Enemies Act, orders deportation of suspected Venezuelan gang members
- President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, claiming the United States is being invaded by the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, allowing for expedited deportations of its members within the U.S.
- A federal judge has temporarily barred the deportation of five Venezuelans under the order, creating a controversial legal situation regarding Trump's declaration.
- Trump's administration has identified around 300 suspected gang members for detention as he described the gang as a threat to public safety and linked them to violence and crime.
- Opponents argue that Trump's use of the wartime authority is unnecessary and reflects an authoritarian approach to immigration enforcement.
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89% of Venezuelans Reject Trump’s Alien Enemies Act as Mass Deportations to El Salvador - teleSUR English
89% of Venezuelans reject Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport migrants to El Salvador, according to a recent survey. Learn how this controversial policy sparks outrage and fuels support for Venezuela’s Plan Vuelta a la Patria. Related: AAJ Condemns U.S. Alien Enemies Act as Human Rights Violation Against Venezuelan Migrants Former U.S. President Donald Trump has pushed for a new mass deportation of Venezuelans to a maximum-security pr…
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