Second judge bars Trump use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations

May 7, 2025 - 09:00
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Second judge bars Trump use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations
A second federal judge determined President Trump exceeded his authority in using the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to deport Venezuelans alleged to be gang members, blocking the administration from using it in the Southern District of New York. U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein said Tuesday that Trump ran afoul of the law, which only may…