Interest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnThe court dismissed the case because the plaintiffs were deported.August 13, 2026, 6:30 PMA U.S. appeals court has dismissed a case challenging the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members.The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit dismissed the case on Thursday because the three plaintiffs challenging the invocation of the obscure law were deported.Popular ReadsThis is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Popular Reads24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events
Appeals court dismisses case challenging Alien Enemies Act, does not address question of Trump's use of the wartime law
A U.S. appeals court has dismissed a case challenging the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members.
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