DOJ probes classified intel leak on Tren de Aragua
The Justice Department (DOJ) has announced that it will investigate a leak of classified intelligence information regarding the Tren de Aragua gang. This Venezuelan gang has been a big focus for the Trump administration, particularly in relation to deportation efforts. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the investigation was prompted by the "selective leak" of inaccurate classified information to the New York Times. The Tren de Aragua was designated a terrorist organization by the U.S. State Department in February. Blanche expressed strong disapproval of what he termed "politically motivated" leaks aimed at undermining President Trump’s agenda. He emphasized the DOJ’s commitment to uphold the Alien Enemies Proclamation, which fast-tracks deportations of gang members from the U.S. President Trump recently announced his intention to use this proclamation to deport Venezuelan citizens associated with the gang. This law authorizes the removal of individuals aged 14 and older who are not U.S. citizens or lawful residents. However, a federal judge has temporarily halted these deportations, raising concerns about the implications of the law. The last time this act was used was during World War II for noncitizens of Japanese, German, and Italian descent.