Summary
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport five Venezuelans.
The ACLU and Democracy Forward sued, arguing Trump planned to classify a Venezuelan gang as a “predatory incursion” and deport all Venezuelans as members.
Judge James E. Boasberg issued a 14-day restraining order to maintain the status quo. The Trump administration quickly appealed.
The law, last used during WWII, requires a formal declaration of war, raising legal concerns over its application in immigration enforcement.
As we saw with the legal resident who had a court order to not remove her, a Doctor, the fascist fucks did it anyway.
They don’t give a damn about the rule or law, courts or anything that doesn’t fit their agenda.