Supreme Court Approves Trump Deportation Powers Under Wartime Law

Justice Amy Coney Barrett breaks with conservatives, dissenting to uphold due process and criticize expedited judicial review.

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to allow the Trump administration to use the Alien Enemies Act for deportations, marking a significant legal victory for the administration.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett was the only conservative justice to dissent, siding with the liberal justices in emphasizing the need for due process and judicial review.
Barrett's dissent criticized the rushed nature of the case's emergency review, bypassing standard appellate procedures, and called for more deliberation.
The ruling requires that individuals facing deportation under the Alien Enemies Act be granted a court hearing, ensuring judicial oversight of the process.
Barrett’s decision has sparked intense backlash from MAGA supporters, with some labeling her a traitor to conservative values.