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Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration's Use of 1798 Law for Deportations

The court extended its stay on deporting migrants under the Alien Enemies Act and remanded the case to a federal appeals court for further review.

Der Oberste Gerichtshof der USA in Washington
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Overview

  • The Supreme Court has extended its stay, preventing the deportation of Venezuelan migrants classified as Tren de Aragua members under the Alien Enemies Act.
  • The case has been sent back to a federal appeals court to determine the applicability of the 18th-century wartime law in this context.
  • Approximately 200 Venezuelan migrants have already been deported to a high-security prison in El Salvador, raising questions about due process and legal protections.
  • Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented from the majority decision, while Trump expressed frustration over the ruling.
  • The court emphasized procedural issues, including insufficient notice and limited legal recourse for detainees, without ruling on the law's broader applicability.