Trump Administration Uses Alien Enemies Act for New Extraditions

Thu Apr 24 2025 03:52:30 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Trump Administration Uses Alien Enemies Act for New Extraditions

In a bold move, the Trump administration plans to extradite Venezuelan men by invoking a historic wartime law amid ongoing legal challenges.


The Trump administration has announced plans to extradite several Venezuelan nationals to Chile, a controversial decision that leverages the Alien Enemies Act, a 1798 wartime statute designed to confront foreign adversaries. In a statement released on Monday, Justice Department officials revealed that three Venezuelan men, linked to serious criminal charges, would be sent to face the judiciary in Chile. This action emerges as courts are sharply debating the legality of such deportations, particularly in light of a recent temporary restraining order from Judge James E. Boasberg.

Though typically arising from thorough extradition processes, the administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act in this context has raised eyebrows. Critics, including civil rights groups, argue that the law is being misapplied, contending that the men in question have not experienced adequate legal protections and that their designation as "alien enemies" lacks justifiable grounds. Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, openly criticized the restraining order, implying that the administration would have swiftly removed the men otherwise.

The backdrop to this contentious legal fight involves the ongoing deportation of over 100 Venezuelans, where accusations of gang affiliation—specifically ties to the Tren de Aragua—have been made. Yet, legal experts are divided, with some questioning whether such swift actions could infringe upon due process rights as the government attempts to frame its initiatives within the context of national security.

One of the extradited individuals has been identified as a violent criminal sought in Chile for charges including extortion and homicide while others face kidnapping accusations. As the situation unfolds, the tension intensifies between enforcement efforts and the legal safeguards meant to protect individual rights.

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