Trump-appointed federal judge blocks use of Alien Enemies Act for Venezuelans in South Texas

17 alleged members of Venezuela

The Trump administration, U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr., ruled, does not "possess the lawful authority under the (Alien Enemies Act), and based on the Proclamation, to detain Venezuelan aliens, transfer them within the United States, or remove them from the country."

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