Trump administration updates: Officials question court's authority over deportations
The White House faces legal battle over its use of the Alien Enemies Act, an 18th-century law, under which it is deporting Venezuelans allegedly tied to organized crime.
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A judge limits Trump's ability to deport people under the 18th century Alien Enemies Act
A federal judge on Saturday blocked the Trump administration from using an 18th century law known as the Alien Enemies Act to deport five Venezuelans, kicking off a blizzard of litigation over the ...NBC News - 2d -
White House touts deportations under Alien Enemies Act after judge block efforts
The Trump administration announced deportations of hundreds of immigrants it alleges are members of a Venezuelan gang to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act.NBC News - 1d -
White House touts deportations under Alien Enemies Act after judge blocks efforts
The Trump administration announced deportations of hundreds of immigrants it alleges are members of a Venezuelan gang to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act.NBC News - 1d -
What to know about Trump's court-defying deportations under Alien Enemies Act
The Trump administration says 261 people were deported to El Salvador on Saturday, 137 of whom were removed under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 over alleged gang ties. The move came despite a ...CBS News - 13h -
Judge orders hearing over Trump deportations under Alien Enemies Act despite court ruling
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing for Monday afternoon on whether the Trump administration violated a court order against using a law passed in 1798 to deport hundreds of undocumented ...CBS News - 9h -
Law professor speaks on legality of deportations under Trump invoking Alien Enemies Act
Professor of law at Georgetown University David Super speaks with NBC News' Gadi Schwartz about President Trump's invoking of the Alien Enemies Act and the legality of the deportations used under it.NBC News - 49m -
Judge blocks Trump from using 18th-century wartime act for deportations
Trump had invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport five Venezuelans, but order halted by judge. Alien Enemies Act: what is it and can Trump use it to deport gang members? Donald Trump ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump administration deports immigrants despite judge blocking use of Alien Enemies Act
The White House is disregarding a federal judge's ruling on immigration, claiming the court has no authority. The ruling was meant to block the Trump administration from invoking the Alien Enemies ...CBS News - 14h -
White House denies ignoring court order blocking some deportations
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., held a hearing late Monday on the Trump administration's use of the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act. Despite being blocked by the courts, the White House used ...CBS News - 5h
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