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Appeals court strikes down Trump’s use of 1798 law for deportations

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An appeals court has blocked Trump’s use of 1798 Alien Enemies Act to speed deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members, setting stage for Supreme Court fight.

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  • A federal appeals court ruled Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations is unlawful.
  • The decision blocks the law's use in several southern states. 9s
  • The administration stopped using the 1798 law for removals since mid-March. 18s
  • Legal challenges began after the administration's use of the law. 24s
  • The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to make the final decision. 28s
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