A federal appeals court ruled against President Trump's use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang members from Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The court found insufficient evidence of an "invasion" or "predatory incursion," key requirements for invoking the act. This 2-1 decision likely paves the way for Supreme Court review. While the court found the seven-day deportation notice sufficient, one judge dissented, arguing for a longer timeframe. This ruling marks the first time an appeals court extensively examined the legality of Trump's actions under this law.

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