Alien Enemies Act
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Federal judge declines to put order on hold imposing limits on ‘alien enemies’ removals
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A federal judge on Thursday rejected the government’s request to put her order on hold while it seeks review of the decision to place temporary procedural limitations on removals of non-citizens suspected of being “alien enemies.” On April 22, U.S. District Court Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney issued a temporary restraining order in a case brought by two detained…
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Federal judge skeptical of government’s assurances that alleged ‘alien enemies’ will receive process
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A federal judge on Monday signaled she is not fully prepared to take the government at its word that it would provide appropriate procedures for non-citizens to contest their removals under an 18th Century “alien enemies” law and instead said the government’s recent actions suggested due process would not actually happen. U.S. District Court Judge…
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Federal judge temporarily prohibits removal of ‘alien enemies’ as detainees challenge Trump proclamation
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A federal judge on Monday clarified that she is temporarily halting the government from removing all Venezuelan nationals from Colorado pursuant to a presidential proclamation invoking an 18th Century law against “alien enemies.” U.S. District Court Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney, a Joe Biden appointee, prohibited the removal of those who would be covered by a…