A U.S. appeals court judge criticized the deportation treatment of Venezuelan nationals under the Alien Enemy Act, claiming they faced worse conditions than Nazis did historically. Judge Millett questioned the due process followed by the Trump administration during deportations. The case raises significant concerns about the legality of such actions and the lack of notification procedures.

In a recent hearing, Judge Patricia Millett of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit expressed concern regarding the treatment of Venezuelan nationals deported by the Trump administration. She asserted that these individuals were subjected to less favorable conditions than those experienced by Nazis under the Alien Enemy Act. The judge’s comments came during the appeals court’s consideration of an emergency appeal related to the deportation of migrants, including members of the Tren de Aragua gang.

Judge Millett challenged Deputy Assistant Attorney General Drew Ensign about the lack of procedures for informing deported individuals. She highlighted that at least 261 migrants, including over 100 Venezuelans, were removed without adequate notice or opportunity to contest their deportation status. Millett remarked, “There were planeloads of people. There were no procedures in place to notify people.”

During the proceedings, Millett stated that, historically, Nazis had better protections under the Alien Enemy Act, with mechanisms for hearings prior to removal. She questioned whether the deported individuals had the chance to seek relief through habeas petitions before they were sent back to El Salvador. The government’s responses to these serious concerns appeared unclear.

The Alien Enemies Act, enacted in 1798, allows for the deportation of enemy aliens and has been invoked sparingly throughout U.S. history, with its most notable application during World War II. The timing of the appeals court’s ruling regarding the legality of these deportations remains uncertain, as this story develops further.

The hearing led by Judge Millett highlights serious concerns regarding the deportation process of Venezuelan nationals by the Trump administration. The judge’s comparison to historical treatments of Nazis underscores the legal and procedural questions surrounding the use of the Alien Enemies Act. As the appeals court deliberates, the legal community watches closely for the implications of this case on future deportation practices.

Original Source: www.foxnews.com

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