A recent survey reveals strong public opposition to the U.S. deportation of Venezuelan migrants under the Alien Enemies Act, with accusations of xenophobia and human rights violations.

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President Donald Trump has invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a wartime statute, to justify the immediate deportation of certain immigrants, particularly those from Venezuela. This move has sparked widespread backlash both domestically and internationally, with accusations of xenophobia and human rights violations.

The Alien Enemies Act allows the U.S. government to take drastic measures against individuals deemed threats to national security. In this case, the Trump administration argues that some Venezuelan migrants are linked to the criminal group Tren de Aragua, although no evidence has been presented to support this claim. This situation has raised concerns about the use of this law as a tool to criminalize entire communities based on their nationality.

In response to these actions, the Venezuelan government has announced its intention to appeal to international organizations to denounce what it considers crimes against humanity committed against Venezuelan migrants deported from the U.S. This stance reflects the seriousness with which Caracas views the measures implemented by the Trump administration, as well as its commitment to defending the rights of its citizens abroad.

To better understand public sentiment regarding this situation, DatosUN conducted a survey between March 17 and 19, receiving responses from 693 people. The results reveal strong opposition to U.S. immigration policies.

1. Ban on Venezuelan Entry: 57.4% consider this measure an attack on fundamental rights, while 22.1% describe it as disproportionate. In total, 86.9% express some form of rejection of the ban.
2. Deportation to El Salvador: When asked about the deportation of migrants to prisons in El Salvador, 73.7% believe it is a human rights violation, with 84.8% opposing the action as unjust or disproportionate.
3. Traveling to the U.S. as a Venezuelan: The majority (80.4%) say they would not travel to the U.S. for fear of deportation, and 77.5% consider traveling as a Venezuelan at this time to be a significant risk.

The invocation of the Alien Enemies Act by President Trump has ignited an intense debate over the legitimacy and morality of U.S. immigration policies toward Venezuelans. With widespread public opposition and the threat of legal action from the Venezuelan government, a complex scenario has emerged where human rights and national security clash.

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