Appeals Court Blocks Alien Enemies Act Deportations As Pentagon Strikes Venezuela Narco Boat

Axios reports the U.S. carried out a strike on a Venezuela-linked vessel amid a buildup of warships, while the administration ties the operation to its crackdown on Tren de Aragua and efforts to fast-track removals. The piece notes an appeals court ruling blocking use of the Alien Enemies Act for accelerated deportations of Venezuelans, underscoring legal limits on the immigration push. Regional leaders condemned the strike as tensions rise and further military actions are signaled.