Breaking news: Trump invokes a wartime law to deport Venezuelan gang members

The Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a rarely used wartime law, could allow removals with little due process.

View in browser March 15, 2025, 6:45 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Saul Martinez for The New York Times Trump Invokes the Alien Enemies Act, a Wartime Law, to Deport Venezuelans President Trump on Saturday issued an executive order to deport Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a rarely used wartime law that could allow removals with little due process. Follow live updates Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018