Federal Judge Halts Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act for Venezuelan Migrants in Colorado
A federal judge requires 21 days notice before deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, allowing Venezuelan migrants the opportunity to contest removals.
The deportations are part of the Republican president’s hardline approach toward immigration since he returned to office in January.
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Sweeney expressed skepticism about the legality of Trump’s use of the law to claim the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua was invading the United States.
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Summary
U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney has temporarily halted deportations of Venezuelan migrants from Colorado under the Alien Enemies Act. She ordered the Trump administration to provide 21 days’ notice before any deportation and inform individuals of their right to contest their removal. This decision stems from concerns about the legality of using the act against Venezuelans linked to a gang. The Supreme Court had earlier required the government to ensure migrants could challenge deportations, highlighting issues of due process. Sweeney’s ruling will remain in effect until at least May 6, pending further court arguments.
Perspectives
A federal judge in Colorado has temporarily blocked the deportation of Venezuelan migrants, requiring the government to notify them 21 days in advance and inform them of their rights to contest their deportations.
Judge Sweeney expressed skepticism about the legality of the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to classify the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua as an invading force.
The Supreme Court has allowed deportations under the Alien Enemies Act but emphasized the importance of migrants having a reasonable chance to contest their removals in court.