A leaked document shows the Trump administration is pushing for arrests without warrants. Immigration agents are being told to detain suspected gang members without due process.
The memo, dated March 14, was issued by Attorney General Pam Bondi. It allows deportation under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. This law, over 200 years old, is now being used to bypass modern legal protections.
One day after the memo, over 200 Venezuelans were deported. Officials claimed they were part of the Tren de Aragua gang. They were sent to CECOT, a high-security prison in El Salvador known for harsh conditions. 
However, critics say the administration hasn’t provided proof that those deported were gang members. Human rights groups are alarmed. Reports indicate 90% of those deported had no criminal records in the U.S.
President Trump also hinted that U.S.-based criminals might be sent to the same prison. This has sparked fears of broader crackdowns and political targeting.
Legal experts are raising red flags. Bondi’s memo says agents can enter homes without a warrant if getting one is “not feasible.” They only need a “reasonable belief” of gang affiliation.
She suggested using administrative warrants “when practicable.” These are not issued by judges, but by immigration officials. This weakens judicial oversight.
Even more troubling, the memo says “Alien Enemies” aren’t guaranteed a hearing or appeal. That strips away their basic legal rights.
So far, neither the Justice Department nor Homeland Security has commented.
