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Federal Judge Rules Migrants Deported to El Salvador Must Challenge Removals

A federal judge mandates the Trump administration to allow migrants sent to an El Salvador prison to contest their deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.


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U.S. District Judge James Boasberg has ordered the Trump administration to provide over 100 Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador with the opportunity to challenge their removals. The ruling highlights due process violations, as many deportees were sent to a notorious prison without the chance to contest their status. The judge emphasized that significant evidence suggests many detainees are not connected to the alleged gang affiliations cited by the administration. This ruling is part of ongoing legal battles surrounding the use of the Alien Enemies Act for expedited deportations.

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The article criticizes Trump's deportation practices, focusing on legal challenges faced by deported Venezuelans.

It highlights concerns over due process and justice for immigrants affected by these policies.

The judge's ruling is portrayed as a significant setback for the Trump administration's approach to immigration.

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Trump must facilitate legal challenges of deported Venezuelans: Judge
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"…The ruling on Wednesday by Judge James Boasberg is the latest setback to President Donald Trump’s efforts to use the Alien Enemies Act to quickly expel alleged gang members from the US without due process."

Judge orders Trump administration to provide due process to some migrants deported to El Salvador
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"…Boasberg noted in his ruling that the Supreme Court unanimously agreed "that those subject to removal under the Act must be allowed to challenge their removability in federal court before being deported.""

Judge says migrants sent to El Salvador prison must get a chance to challenge their removals
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"…A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that the Trump administration must give more than 100 migrants sent to a notorious prison in El Salvador prison a chance to challenge their deportations."

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