Appeals Court Sidesteps Key Question Over Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act Posted on August 13, 2026August 13, 2026 By Emily Chen No Comments on Appeals Court Sidesteps Key Question Over Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act President Trump’s Proclamation on Deportation (March 2025) In March 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation utilizing the expansive powers granted by the Alien Enemies Act to deport individuals accused of belonging to a Venezuelan gang. NY Criminal Defense Lawyer