Judge Weighs Halt to Trump's Wartime Law Deportations of Venezuelans
A federal judge is considering blocking former President Trump's use of a wartime law to deport Venezuelan migrants. A hearing on Friday will determine whether the judge issues an injunction. The case centers on the use of a rarely invoked statute to expedite deportations. The Justice Department's response to the judge's requests may also be discussed.
A federal judge is currently considering whether to halt the deportation of Venezuelan migrants under a wartime law invoked by former President Donald Trump. A hearing scheduled for Friday afternoon will be pivotal in deciding whether the judge will issue an injunction, temporarily stopping the deportations. The case revolves around the Trump administration's use of a seldom-used statute, typically reserved for times of war, to rapidly deport Venezuelans. Legal experts have questioned the appropriateness of applying this law in the current context. During the hearing, the judge is also expected to address concerns about the Justice Department's repeated delays and lack of full compliance with the court's requests for information and documentation related to the case. The outcome of this hearing could significantly impact the lives of many Venezuelan migrants currently facing deportation proceedings.