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Court rules against Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans

President Donald Trump listens during a National Day of Prayer event at the White House on May 1 [Evan Vucci/AP Photo]

A United States judge has issued a permanent injunction preventing the administration of President Donald Trump from using the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 (AEA) to deport Venezuelans from South Texas.

Thursday’s ruling is the first of its kind — and is likely to be swiftly appealed.

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