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August 13, 2026
Appeals Court Dismisses Case on Trump's Use of Alien Enemies Act
- The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the case due to the deportation of all three plaintiffs.
- The court's decision means the underlying legal questions about the Alien Enemies Act remain unresolved.
- The Supreme Court previously blocked immediate deportations without a chance for legal challenge, complicating the administration's approach.
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- Appeals court rules key Alien Enemies Act lawsuit mootAug 13, 2026 at 8:27 PM · The Hill
- Appeals court dodges major ruling on Trump’s contentious use of obscure deportation lawAug 13, 2026 at 9:09 PM · NBC
- Appeals Court Sidesteps Key Question Over Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies ActAug 13, 2026 at 9:49 PM · NYT
- Appeals court dismisses case challenging Alien Enemies ActAug 13, 2026 at 10:44 PM · ABC News