“In this lawsuit brought under 28 USC § 2241, Petitioners JAV, JGG, and WGH challenge Respondents’ attempt to remove them from the US based on the Alien Enemies Act, 50 USC § 21, and the Proclamation that President Donald Trump issued on March 14, 2025, entitled ‘Invocation of the Alien Enemies Act Regarding the Invasion of the United States by Tren De Aragua.'”
“Simultaneous with their initiation of this habeas action, Petitioners presented a motion to certify a class of ‘All noncitizens in custody in the Southern District of Texas who were, are, or will be subject to the [Proclamation] and/or its implementation’ (Class Cert Mot, Doc 4, 7) For the following reasons, and based on the record and the applicable law, the Court finds the requested relief appropriate, to the extent indicated in this Order and Opinion,” says an order from Trump appointed South Texas federal Judge Fernando Rodriguez. Not sure how big of a deal this is yet, but not likely a small one.