The Trump administration deported more alleged Venezuelan and MS-13 gang members to El Salvador last weekend, the U.S. State Department confirmed on Monday, citing the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Multiple judges have questioned the legality of these deportations. For example, the Alien Enemies Act is designed to address people who are from a country the U.S. is at war with, according to former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna, raising questions about being in an undeclared state of war with Venezuela.
April 3rd, 2025, 06:54 pm
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Former AG Rob McKenna on Trump administration deporting alleged Venezuelan gang members
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Published April 3rd, 2025, 06:54 pm
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The Trump administration deported more alleged Venezuelan and MS-13 gang members to El Salvador last weekend, the U.S. State Department confirmed on Monday, citing the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Multiple judges have questioned the legality of these deportations. For example, the Alien Enemies Act is designed to address people who are from a country the U.S. is at war with, according to former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna, raising questions about being in an undeclared state of war with Venezuela.
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