Judge Blocks Venezuelan Deportations Under Wartime Law
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A federal judge in West Texas temporarily blocked the deportation of Venezuelan immigrants under the Alien Enemies Act, echoing similar rulings in other courts. Judge David Briones ordered the release of a Venezuelan couple accused of gang affiliation, citing a lack of lawful basis for detention under the act. This follows a Supreme Court ruling requiring hearings for those facing deportation under the act. Briones' ruling mandates a 21-day notice before deportation within his jurisdiction, contrasting with the government's proposed 12-hour notice. The ruling highlights the conflict between the Trump administration's immigration policies and judicial challenges to its use of wartime powers in peacetime.
A federal judge in West Texas temporarily blocked the deportation of Venezuelan immigrants under the Alien Enemies Act, echoing similar rulings in other courts. Judge David Briones ordered the release of a Venezuelan couple accused of gang affiliation, citing a lack of lawful basis for detention under the act. This follows a Supreme Court ruling requiring hearings for those facing deportation under the act. Briones' ruling mandates a 21-day notice before deportation within his jurisdiction, contrasting with the government's proposed 12-hour notice. The ruling highlights the conflict between the Trump administration's immigration policies and judicial challenges to its use of wartime powers in peacetime.
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