Federal Judge Orders Return of Deported Venezuelan Migrants to El Salvador
February 13, 2026 • Google News World
A federal judge has ordered the return of Venezuelan migrants who were deported to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act. The court’s decision applies to dozens of individuals who were previously detained in El Salvador.
According to reports, the Trump administration is required to facilitate the return of these deportees to the United States if they choose to do so. The judge’s ruling aims to ensure that the migrants are able to exercise their right to re-enter the country voluntarily.
The court’s decision follows a series of lawsuits filed by Venezuelan nationals who were deported to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act. The law, which was enacted during World War I, allows for the deportation of foreign nationals deemed enemies of the United States.
The judge’s ruling is seen as a significant development in the ongoing debate over immigration policy and the treatment of migrant communities. The Trump administration had previously argued that the Alien Enemies Act did not apply to the deportees in question.
As part of the court’s decision, the administration is required to provide assistance to the migrants who wish to return to the United States. This includes help with travel arrangements, documentation, and other logistical matters.
The ruling has been welcomed by advocacy groups, which have long argued that the Alien Enemies Act is an outdated and overly broad law that unfairly targets certain nationalities. The decision is also seen as a victory for migrant rights advocates, who have pushed for greater protections and more humane treatment of deportees.
The specifics of the court’s decision are still being worked out, but it is clear that the ruling marks an important shift in the administration’s approach to immigration policy.
Source: Google News World