
WASHINGTON — A federal judge appointed by President Donald Trump on Thursday rejected the Trump administration's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport Venezuelans it alleges are members of the criminal organization Tren de Aragua. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr.
Main Idea: A Trump-appointed federal judge blocked the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans accused of links to Tren de Aragua.
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The ruling may slow deportations of accused gang members, which could leave some communities and workers feeling less safe while the legal fight continues.
The decision limits use of a broad wartime law and may give households and voters more legal checks on how the government removes people.
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