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Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Allow Migrants to Challenge Deportations to El Salvador

A federal judge mandates the Trump administration to facilitate legal challenges for migrants deported to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act.

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U.S. District Judge James Boasberg has ordered the Trump administration to allow over 100 migrants deported to a prison in El Salvador to challenge their deportations. This ruling follows significant evidence suggesting many are wrongfully accused of gang affiliations. Boasberg criticized the administration for not providing due process, emphasizing that the migrants must be allowed to contest their removals. This decision adds to ongoing legal battles regarding the use of the Alien Enemies Act, which has faced scrutiny and has been temporarily halted in several states. The Supreme Court has also intervened in related cases.

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  • The articles discuss recent judicial rulings affecting immigration policies and deportations in the U.S.
  • They highlight the complexities of legal interpretations and the impact on vulnerable populations, particularly Venezuelans.
  • Overall, the tone reflects a cautious optimism for justice and accountability in immigration matters.

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"…The ruling from US District Judge James Boasberg said that US officials had “improperly” loaded the migrants on to flights in mid-March and sent them to El Salvador’s CECOT prison without giving them a chance to challenge their designation as “alien enemies” subject to President Donald Trump’s use of the sweeping 18th century wartime law."

Migrants flown to El Salvador under Alien Enemies Act must be allowed to challenge their removal, federal judge rules | Politics
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"…The ruling by U.S. District Judge John Holcomb is the latest to limit the administration's controversial practice of rapidly deporting people accused of being members of the gang Tren de Aragua under the 1798 law."

Trump-appointed judge blocks Alien Enemies Act deportations in Los Angeles area
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"…An estimated 5,000 Venezuelans granted temporary protected status can continue to work and live in the U.S. despite a Supreme Court ruling revoking protections while their lawsuit against the Trump administration is pending."

Judge blocks administration from revoking protected status for small subset of Venezuelans
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"…U.S. District Judge James Boasberg on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to provide all non-citizens deported from the U.S. to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador to be afforded the opportunity to seek habeas relief in court."

Trump foe Judge Boasberg rules deported migrants can challenge removals, in blow to admin
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"…The Government is hereby preliminarily ENJOINED and RESTRAINED from removing or transferring out of this district any member of the putative class pursuant to the Proclamation pending further Order of this Court regarding the amount of notice and process that is due prior to removal."

Judge halts deportation of Venezuelan migrant under Alien Enemies Act
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The Alien Enemies Act is a law that allows the U.S. government to deport individuals deemed enemies during times of war or national emergency. In this context, it has been used to justify deporting migrants to El Salvador, often without due process, based on allegations of gang affiliations.

Over 100 migrants are affected by this ruling. They are entitled to challenge their deportations by filing legal challenges, which ensures they receive due process.

Significant evidence suggests that many migrants were wrongfully accused of gang affiliations. However, specific details about this evidence are not widely disclosed in the available reports. The ruling emphasizes the lack of due process for these migrants.

The Trump administration has not publicly detailed its response to the judge's order. However, the administration has been criticized for not providing due process to the migrants and for using executive authority to bypass the criminal justice system.

The Supreme Court has intervened in related cases involving the Alien Enemies Act, though specific actions or decisions are not detailed in the current reports. Its involvement indicates the significance and complexity of these legal challenges.

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