Texas Judge Blocks Removals Under Alien Enemies Act, Citing SCOTUS and Abrego Garcia Case

Source: Meidas Touch

In a significant development, a federal judge in Texas appointed by Donald Trump has issued a ruling blocking the removal of individuals under the Alien Enemies Act (AEA), citing concerns raised in the Supreme Court’s recent decision and the controversial Abrego Garcia case.

The judge pointed to the potential for wrongful detention or deportation, emphasizing that the Abrego Garcia case had exposed critical flaws in the government’s application of the AEA. In that case, an individual was mistakenly targeted despite questionable evidence, sparking national debate over due process and civil liberties in national security-related immigration enforcement.

This decision comes on the heels of a similar ruling by a federal judge in New York, who temporarily halted the removal of two other individuals flagged under the same law. Together, the rulings reflect growing judicial scrutiny of how the 1798-era Alien Enemies Act is being applied in the modern era.

Legal observers say these cases could set the stage for a broader reckoning over the future of the Alien Enemies Act, particularly as questions mount about its compatibility with contemporary standards of justice and individual rights.

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