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Trump claims sweeping power to deport migrants – as legal fight escalates

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President Donald Trump invoked an 18th century law that he says gives him power to deport dangerous immigrants in this case, Venezuelans he accuses of belonging to a notorious gang.

Late Saturday , a federal judge issued an order blocking the administration from carrying out the deportations.

But by Sunday it became clear that over 100 immigrants had been taken to El Salvador , raising questions about whether the administration had defied the judge’s order.

Mr. Trump ’s executive order “recalls some of the most shameful parts of U.S. history,” an immigrant advocate says.

The extent of TdA 's footprint in the United States is debated.

Some of the Venezuelans being targeted by the administration are seeking asylum, the ACLU says.

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