U.S. District Judge Stephanie Haines has ruled that President Trump can deport Venezuelans linked to the Tren de Aragua gang under the Alien Enemies Act, marking the first federal endorsement of Trump's label of the gang as a foreign terrorist organization. This ruling requires a minimum 21 days' notice for deportees before removal, significantly more than previous cases where notice was given within hours. Separately, a Texas judge has temporarily halted deportations in that area, reflecting diverging federal court opinions on this controversial interpretation of immigration law, as lawsuits continue to challenge the administration's approach.