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Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, Sep 5

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Legal Contours of the Alien Enemies Act

This chapter analyzes a pivotal ruling by the Fifth Circuit on the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans linked to an alleged gang. It explores the legal implications of the court's decision, presidential assertions of national security threats, and the role of courts in reviewing such claims. Additionally, the chapter addresses the complexities of judicial deference and the political question doctrine within the framework of immigration law.

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