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Why the US new military operation against Latin American drug cartels stokes regional tensions

The US president, Donald Trump, has signalled a new approach to tackling the “narco-terrorists” in Latin America, and particularly Venezuela, making it clear he is willing to use military force against them. A report in the New York Times that Trump had issued a “secret directive” to the Pentagon to…

The Conversation

What did a US court rule on Tren de Aragua deportations?

Alien Enemies Act cannot deport Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, but deportations proceed under immigration laws.

Al Jazeera

Fifth Circuit Rules Trump's Use of Alien Enemies Act is Illegal

The 2-1 ruling is in line with most previous court decisions on Trump's invocation of the AEA. Judge Oldham wrote an extremely long, but significantly flawed, dissent.

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Trump defense official led thinktank that spread lies about Tren de Aragua

Under Joseph Humire, the thinktank tracked alleged crimes by the Venezuelan gang in the US. A non-profit found multiple false entries

The Guardian - US

Mexico has no evidence linking Venezuela’s Maduro to drug cartel: Sheinbaum

Sheinbaum said Mexico has no investigation under way and no proof that Maduro is linked to the Sinaloa Cartel.

Al Jazeera

Divided D.C. Circuit Panel Nixes Judge Boasberg's Criminal Contempt Order Against Trump Administration

Judge Katsas and Judge Rao disagreed on the reasons, but both agreed that Judge Boasberg overstepped; Judge Pillard dissented.

Reason

US sanctions alleged leader of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua

The State Department has offered up to $3m for information leading to the arrest of Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano.

Al Jazeera

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FBI Adds Tren De Aragua Leader To Most Wanted List: 'Should Be Considered Armed And Dangerous'

The FBI has added alleged Tren de Aragua leader Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano to its most wanted list and is offering a $3 million reward for information leading to his arrest or conviction

Latin Times

Texas Authorities Deported Migrant After Labeling Him Tren de Aragua Member for Traveling With Tattooed Companion

A Venezuelan national who was deported to El Salvador after appearing in a photo next to a tattooed man allegedly linked to the Tren de Aragua gang has been granted permission by a Texas judge to return to the U.S.

Latin Times

Texas will begin a summer lunch program in 2027, but only if feds don’t raise costs

The program would give low income families an extra $120 per child for summer lunches, but federal debate about food benefits could endanger the program.

The Texas Tribune

FBI Supports Claims of Maduro Regime's Role in 'Tren de Aragua' Migration To U.S. In Interagency Dispute with CIA, NSA

The broader intelligence community, including including the C.I.A. and the National Security Agency, have continuously rejected the notion that the Maduro regime controls or directs the group

Latin Times

Most Migrants Deported to Imprisonment in El Salvador Under the Alien Enemies Act Had no Criminal Record and Many had Entered the US Legally

A new Cato Institute study by David Bier presents the most extensive available evidence on these points.

Reason

Fourth Circuit Rules Against Trump Administration in Alien Enemies Act Case

In a 2-1 ruling, the Court ruled Trump's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act cannot supersede a settlement barring deportation of a group of migrants. One judge also held the AEA was invoked illegally.

Reason

US Top Court Allows Lifting Of Legal Protections For Venezuelans

The US Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration on Monday to end legal protections that have shielded some 350,000 Venezuelans from potential deportation.

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Supreme Court Enjoins Summary Removal of Alleged Tren de Aragua Members under Alien Enemies Act

A majority of the justices seem unconvinced the Administration was prepared to provide the process that was due. Justices Alito and Thomas dissent.

Reason

Trump (Partially) Wins an Alien Enemies Act Case

In a badly flawed decision, a federal district court ruled that Trump can invoke the AEA because the Tren de Aragua drug gang's activities amount to a "predatory incursion."

International Business Times

Tulsi Gabbard Fires Top Intel Chiefs In Effort To Curb 'Weaponization'

The firings follow an NIC report disputing claims that the Tren de Aragua gang collaborated with Venezuela's president, undermining Trump administration's basis for using wartime powers to order deportations to a Salvadoran prison.

The Independent UK

Venezuelans ‘barricaded’ doors and ‘threatened to take hostages’ in ICE detention, Trump team alleges

Administration calls on Supreme Court for permission to swiftly deport nearly 200 immigrants detained in Texas

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The Independent UK

Deported inmates taunt and mock Matt Gaetz and GOP delegation visiting El Salvador mega prison for OAN show

‘Americans are paying for the Tren de Aragua incarceration. It’s a bargain at $6 million,’ Matt Gaetz declared during his OAN report

Reason

Colorado Federal District Court Issues Additional Alien Enemies Act Ruling Against Trump

The court instituted a preliminary injunction against the Administration's use of the Act to deport Venezuelans.

Reason

Trump Administration Makes Damaging Admissions on Alien Enemies Act and Deportations

Trump admits he could return migrant illegally deported to El Salvador. And an intelligence community report concludes the Tren de Aragua drug gang isn't controlled by the Venezuelan government.

Reason

An Intelligence Memo Casts Further Doubt on Trump's Nonsensical Definition of 'Alien Enemies'

A declassified assessment contradicts the president's assertion that Tren de Aragua is "closely aligned with" the Venezuelan government and acts at its "direction."

Reason

Intelligence Agencies Undermining Trump's Claims

Plus: Deporting the worst of the worst, Bessent tries to promote the Trump economic agenda, and more...

Reason

Federal Judge Rules Trump's Alien Enemies Act Proclamation Is Unlawful

The Trump-appointed judge found that the administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act "exceeds the scope of the statute and is contrary to the plain, ordinary meaning of the statute's terms."

The Guardian - US

Judge rules Alien Enemies Act does not allow White House to deport alleged gang members

Ruling only applies in southern Texas district, yet is the most powerful rebuke to Trump’s use of 18th-century law

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