Two U.S. District Court judges in Manhattan and Brownsville, Texas ordered new limits on President Trump’s attempts to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act. In Manhattan, U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein said migrants held in parts of New York targeted for deportation using the wartime law must be given notice and the chance to bring a legal challenge. That will likely apply to fewer than 10 people, a government lawyer said in court. In Brownsville, Texas, U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez blocked any potential deportation of three Venezuelans being held in Raymondville, Texas, while he considers next steps.
