Judge Appointed by Trump Declares President's Invocation of Alien Enemies Act Unlawful in Groundbreaking Ruling

A Texas federal judge appointed by Donald Trump has ruled that the president improperly invoked the Alien Enemies Act to expedite deportations of alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. US District Judge Fernando Rodriguez stated Trump overstepped his authority. This unprecedented ruling is a significant setback for the administration. Rodriguez emphasized the necessity of limiting executive power, noting that wartime authority cannot be extended into peacetime. The administration is expected to appeal this decision to the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals.