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En Banc Fifth Circuit Dismisses Alien Enemies Act Case as Moot

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Appeals court dismisses challenge to Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act as moot after plaintiffs deported

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed a legal challenge to President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members, ruling the case moot because the plaintiffs had already been deported. The court avoided making a substantive ruling on the controversial use of the wartime law.

Aug 13, 2026·3 sourcesVenezuela-United States relationsPresidential executive powerDeportation policy
Appeals court dismisses challenge to Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act as moot after plaintiffs deported
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