U.S. immigration law

Appeals Court Halts Key Deportation Powers Under Alien Enemies Act — What This Ruling Means

Appeals Court Halts Key Deportation Powers Under Alien Enemies Act — What This Ruling Means

Anthony Lane

A U.S. appeals court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants, citing due process concerns. This historic ruling limits executive authority and may head to the Supreme Court. Our in-depth guide breaks down what this means for immigration law, presidential power, and non-citizen rights—written in a friendly yet professional tone for both general readers and experts.