Breaking News: Federal Judge Finds US Due Process Violations in Alien Enemies Act Deportations

A federal judge has ruled that the US government denied due process to 19 Venezuelan men it deported to a prison in El Salvador in March, citing the Alien Enemies Act invoked by the Trump administration. Chief Judge James Boasberg of the US District Court for the District of Columbia made the decision on Monday.

The immediate impact of this ruling is unclear, but it is expected to have significant implications for the US immigration policy. The ACLU and Democracy Forward brought the challenge to the deportations, arguing that the Alien Enemies Act was illegally invoked and that the men should have had a chance to argue against their removal.

The case highlights long-standing concerns about the Trump administration's immigration policies, which critics argue often disregard due process. The Alien Enemies Act, originally enacted in 1798, allows the president to deport individuals deemed a threat to national security without a trial.

The current status of the 19 Venezuelan men is also unclear, but it is likely that they will be allowed to return to the US or receive some form of compensation. The US government has yet to comment on the ruling.

This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.