DOJ Drops Appeal of Injunction Blocking Alien Enemies Act Deportations From Central District of California

The Justice Department has withdrawn its appeal of a federal court’s injunction that blocked deportations under the Alien Enemies Act in California. A federal judge had previously ruled that while President Trump had the authority to deport Venezuelans, they needed more adequate notice and due process. The DOJ’s decision to drop the appeal means they will not pursue further legal action against this specific injunction at this time.

• The Justice Department (DOJ) dropped its appeal of an injunction blocking Alien Enemies Act deportations.
• The injunction was issued by a federal judge in the Central District of California.
• The judge had previously blocked President Trump from deporting criminal Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act, stating they required more adequate notice and due process.
• The DOJ stated they elected not to pursue the appeal and that the decision was made before any briefs were filed.
• The DOJ conferred with the opposing counsel, who did not oppose the motion to dismiss the appeal.