A federal judge in New York has issued an injunction, preventing the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act to detain or deport immigrants. The judge stated that President Trump's proclamation, which sought to apply the Act to modern immigration enforcement, exceeded the law's intended scope. The Alien Enemies Act, originally passed in 1798, allows the president to detain or deport citizens of enemy nations during times of war.
This marks the second time a federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to utilize the Act in this manner. Previously, a judge in another jurisdiction issued a similar ruling. The New York judge's decision underscores concerns about the potential for abuse of executive power and the need for clear legal boundaries in immigration policy. The administration has not yet commented on whether it will appeal the ruling. Legal experts suggest this case could ultimately reach the Supreme Court, given the significant constitutional questions involved.
Judge Blocks Trump's Use of Alien Enemies Act in New York
A federal judge in New York has halted the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act. The judge ruled that President Trump's proclamation went beyond what the law allows. This is the second time a judge has blocked the administration's attempt to use the Act. The ruling raises questions about the limits of presidential power in immigration matters.
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