United States judge compares Venezuelan deportations to Nazi-era policies

Court questions due process in Trump's mass deportations.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-03-25

The latest news on the United States and Venezuela. A United States appeals court judge sharply criticised the Trump administration's deportation of Venezuelan migrants, arguing that even Nazis were given more legal protections during World War II.

The case revolves around the use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, which was invoked to expel alleged gang members without judicial review. Meanwhile, families of the deportees dispute the claims, saying their relatives were wrongfully labelled as criminals.

The administration insists that national security concerns justify its actions, while the judiciary remains divided on executive authority. For now, it remains to be seen how the court will rule on this controversial policy.

Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico 10-21-2022: Migrants from Venezuela hold a peaceful demonstration to demand that title 42 be canceled in the United States

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