Overview

• The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration's use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants accused of gang affiliations.
• The decision is temporary, with the case sent to a U.S. Court of Appeals to examine constitutional and procedural concerns.
• The ruling emphasized the importance of due process, stating that deportations without proper notice or judicial review violate constitutional protections.
• Two conservative justices, Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, dissented, while President Trump criticized the decision as dangerous and obstructive.
• The Alien Enemies Act, historically used during wartime, was last applied in 1941; its revival has sparked debate over its modern applicability.