Legal and Procedural Aspects
Migrants facing deportation under the Alien Enemies Act have been given a 12-hour window to contest their removal, a timeframe the government asserts is in line with Supreme Court requirements for "reasonable" appeal time.
The form notifying detainees of their rights is only in English, raising concerns about accessibility and understanding among non-English speakers. This has been criticized as insufficient, given the complexity and urgency of legal challenges.
Criticisms and Legal Challenges
The ACLU and other legal representatives argue that 12 hours is inadequate for detainees to seek legal counsel and prepare a challenge, citing historical precedents where longer notice periods were granted.
Multiple lawsuits have emerged across the U.S. challenging the application of the Alien Enemies Act, with some judges ruling for longer notice periods, countering the government's stance on due process under the current timeline.