Non-Criminals Deported Under the Alien Enemies Act—Who’s Next?

I am writing to express my deep concerns regarding the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to deport alleged gang members, particularly members of the Venezuelan group Tren de Aragua. According to recent reports, MANY OF THOSE DEPORTED DID NOT HAVE CRIMINAL RECORDS IN THE UNITED STATES, yet were removed under broad suspicions that they might be dangerous. This raises serious questions about due process and how these individuals were identified. If law enforcement and immigration officials are making decisions based on incomplete profiles, how can they be certain they have not included nonviolent individuals or even those falsely accused? The administration has refused to disclose specific identities or legal histories, making it impossible to verify their claims. Furthermore, this sets a dangerous precedent. If the government can use the Alien Enemies Act to deport individuals based on vague accusations or foreign records, what stops it from expanding this approach to other groups? Who might be next? Could legal immigrants, political activists, or others who President Trump disapproves of be targeted under similarly broad justifications? I urge you and your colleagues in Congress to investigate these deportations and demand greater transparency in the criteria being used. The American people deserve to know whether their government is acting within the bounds of justice or if these removals are driven by political motives rather than genuine threats to national security.