J.G.G. v. Trump (CECOT injunction, CA)
Case Overview
The government appealed Judge Boasberg's order granting a preliminary injunction and class certification for CECOT detainees.
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The Application
Judge Boasberg found that detainees established likely success on constitutional claims regarding the Alien Enemies Act's application to the class, that deportation would cause irreparable harm, and that numerous detainees shared common legal questions about whether the statute's invocation violated their constitutional protections.
The Conclusion
The district court granted the preliminary injunction and certified the class; the government appealed to the CADC, which decided the merits of the appeal in June 2025.
Case Analysis
Overview
The government appealed Judge Boasberg's temporary restraining order that halts the deportation of undocumented immigrants under the Alien Enemies Act.
Overview
The government appealed Judge Boasberg's finding of probable contempt by the government in their actions taken to deport individuals under the Alien Enemies Act.
Overview
The government appealed Judge Boasberg's order granting a preliminary injunction and class certification for CECOT detainees.
Issue
Whether the Alien Enemies Act authorizes the President to deport undocumented immigrants without statutory or constitutional procedural safeguards, and whether a temporary restraining order halting such deportations should remain in effect pending judicial review.
Rule
The Alien Enemies Act permits deportation of aliens of a hostile nation during declared wars or invasions, but executive actions affecting fundamental liberty interests remain subject to judicial review and must comply with constitutional due process and statutory requirements. A temporary restraining order may issue upon showing likelihood of success on the merits, irreparable harm, favorable balance of equities, and that the public interest supports preliminary relief.
Analysis
The district court found that plaintiffs demonstrated likelihood of success on substantive due process and statutory interpretation grounds, and that mass deportation proceedings without individualized review posed irreparable harm. The court determined that halting enforcement pending full adjudication was necessary to prevent constitutionally deficient removals while the case proceeded.
Conclusion
The DC Circuit addressed the government's appeal of the temporary restraining order, examining the scope of executive authority under the Alien Enemies Act and the constitutional and procedural protections required before deportation of undocumented immigrants.
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