A federal court in New York has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration's deportation efforts under the Alien Enemies Act, finding that there is no present "war," "invasion," or "predatory incursion" as required by the statute.

The goal of our journalism is neither balance nor objectivity but accuracy, fairness and a fundamental honesty with our readers and members at all times. The way attorney Jamie Diez describes it, visiting the El Valle Detention Center was usually straightforward. After making the 50-minute…