A federal appeals court has blocked the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport Venezuelan immigrants. The court ruled that the law, which was enacted during a time of quasi-war with France, does not apply to the current situation with Venezuela. The ruling is a significant victory for immigrant rights advocates, who have argued that the Trump administration has been using the law to circumvent due process and target immigrants for political reasons. The case is likely to be appealed to the Supreme Court.