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The controversy revolves around Trump’s invocation of the seldom-used Alien Enemies Act of 1798, targeting Venezuelan citizens suspected of being gang members, specifically those associated with the Tren de Aragua gang. This act suggests that individuals aged 14 and older may be denied citizenship and face deportation if implicated with gangs. However, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a lawsuit arguing that this expansive interpretation could lead to the wrongful deportation of innocent Venezuelans who have no ties to criminal activities.