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Appeals court to consider legality of Trump using Alien Enemies Act

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The Fifth Circuit Court of Federal Appeals is hearing arguments Monday over the legality of the Trump administration invoking the 18th-century law known as the Alien Enemies Act in an effort to deport migrants from the United States.

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  • Fifth Circuit Court is reviewing the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport migrants.
  • This is the first peacetime use of the law, traditionally reserved for wartime and state actors. 34s
  • The administration seeks to deport suspected Venezuelan gang members with less than 24 hours' notice. 1m 31s
  • Advocates argue for more due process, including longer notice and judicial hearings. 1m 39s
  • The administration is considering temporary passes for undocumented workers in certain industries, but details are not yet available. 2m 38s
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