The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has escalated its fight against the deportation of Venezuelan nationals by filing an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court. The move comes after a lower court hearing, presided over by Judge Boasberg, failed to resolve the issue on Friday night.
The ACLU is challenging the government's use of the Alien Enemies Act to justify the deportations. The organization argues that the Act, intended for use during wartime, is being misapplied in this situation. They contend that deporting these individuals would violate their rights to due process and potentially expose them to danger in Venezuela.
The Venezuelan nationals are currently being held in detention facilities in Texas. The ACLU is seeking an immediate injunction from the Supreme Court to halt the deportations while the legal challenges are considered. The Supreme Court is expected to rule on the request promptly, given the urgency of the situation.
ACLU Asks Supreme Court to Halt Venezuelan Deportations
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed an emergency appeal with the Supreme Court on Friday, seeking to block the deportation of Venezuelan nationals. These individuals are currently detained in Texas under the Alien Enemies Act. A lower court emergency hearing was held Friday night but did not resolve the issue, leading to the Supreme Court appeal. The ACLU argues that deporting these individuals would violate their rights.