U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled that non-citizens deported from the US to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador must be given the opportunity to seek habeas relief and challenge their alleged gang status. This decision is a blow to the Trump administration's use of the 1789 Alien Enemies Act for mass deportations, particularly concerning alleged MS-13 members.
Trump foe Judge Boasberg rules deported migrants can challenge removals, in blow to admin
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled that non-citizens deported from the US to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador must be given the opportunity to seek habeas relief and challenge their alleged gang status. This decision is a blow to the Trump administration's use of the 1789 Alien Enemies Act for mass deportations, particularly concerning alleged MS-13 members.
Trending- 1 March: Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia deported from Maryland to El Salvador; Judge Boasberg granted the first emergency restraining order blocking Trump administration from invoking 1798 law to deport Venezuelan nationals.
- 2 April: Supreme Court intervened in the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia.
- 3 Wednesday (June 4, 2025): Judge Boasberg ordered the Trump administration to provide deported non-citizens the opportunity to seek habeas relief.
- Trump administration's deportation efforts face a legal blow
- Deported migrants gain the right to challenge their removals
- Potential implications for diplomatic/national-security concerns
What: A federal judge ruled that deported non-citizens must be afforded the opportunity to seek habeas relief and challenge their alleged gang status in court. This challenges the Trump administration's use of the 1789 Alien Enemies Act for deportations.
When: Wednesday (June 4, 2025). Order filed late Wednesday afternoon. Previous related events in March and April.
Where: United States (federal court), El Salvador (destination of deported migrants), Maryland (origin of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia's deportation).
Why: The court has a constitutional duty to provide a remedy for 'wrong done.' The ruling aims to ensure due process for deported individuals, countering the administration's fast-track deportation methods.
How: U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued an order. The ruling requires the government to facilitate the class’s ability to seek habeas relief.