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Appeals Court Sidesteps Key Question Over Trump’s Use of Wartime Law

An appeals court has dismissed a legal case regarding the Alien Enemies Act. The decision brings a messy conclusion to a long-running legal battle. The An appeals court has dismissed a legal case regarding the Alien Enemies Act. The

decision brings a messy conclusion to a long-running legal battle. The litigation had previously seemed destined to reach the Supreme Court. The lawsuit focused on the use of wartime law by Donald Trump. The court ultimately

sidestepped a key question central to the dispute. Legal observers had anticipated a definitive ruling on the matter. The unexpected dismissal alters the expected path of the litigation. It remains to be seen how future challenges might address the law.

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