Up First from NPR Alien Enemies Act, Legal US Immigrants Denied Entry, Deadly Storm System
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Mar 17, 2025 Delve into the controversial deportation of Venezuelans under a wartime law, sparking legal challenges by civil liberties advocates. Discover the troubling experiences of legal U.S. residents denied reentry. Then, explore the devastating impact of a deadly storm system that left communities shattered across the Midwest and South, and witness the resilience of first responders in the aftermath. Each story uncovers layers of complexity in immigration policies and natural disasters.
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Alien Enemies Act Invoked
- The Alien Enemies Act, a wartime law, was invoked by President Trump to deport the alleged gang members.
- This is a rare use of the law, typically reserved for wartime and not previously used against gangs.
Deportations to El Salvador
- The Trump administration deported hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador using a 200-year-old law.
- A judge tried to stop the deportations, but El Salvador's president mocked the order, claiming it was "too late."
Detentions at Logan Airport
- A doctor working legally in the U.S. on an H-1B visa was detained and deported back to Lebanon after visiting family.
- A German-born green card holder was also detained, raising concerns about an immigration crackdown in Boston.