Judges extend orders against deportation flights, including wartime act on violent gang members

A D.C. federal judge has extended a restraining order against the Alien Enemies Act, a 1798 wartime immigration law that the Trump administration had enacted to deport Venezuelan nationals who are Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang members in the U.S. illegally. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled that the extension will run through April 12.

Furthermore, in a separate ruling on the same day, a federal judge in Boston blocked the deportation of migrants to countries where they have no existing relationship without the opportunity to contest that move in court.

Last week, Boasberg had issued a temporary restraining order that blocked the president from using the act to deport Venezuelan nationals, stating that he needed more time to consider the merits of the case.

In a bench ruling, Judge Boasberg ordered that all planes carrying Venezuelan nationals or other deportees under the Alien Enemies Act be returned. The administration subsequently filed an emergency request for the U.S. appeals court to intervene.

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The decision to block the deportations under the Alien Enemies Act highlights the ongoing legal battles surrounding immigration policies and enforcement actions. The judiciary plays a crucial role in scrutinizing the legality and constitutionality of governmental actions, ensuring that the rights of individuals are protected within the bounds of the law.

The case underscores the complex interplay between national security concerns, immigration policy, and individual rights. As the legal proceedings continue, it remains to be seen how the courts will ultimately resolve the issues at hand and what implications the rulings will have on future immigration enforcement efforts.

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