Supreme Court Greenlights Trump Administration's Use of Alien Enemies Act for Deportations

The 5-4 ruling allows deportations of suspected Venezuelan gang members to resume, shifting legal challenges to Texas courts.

The Supreme Court lifted a lower court order blocking the Trump administration's use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members.
This marks the first invocation of the Alien Enemies Act since World War II, targeting members of the Tren de Aragua gang as an 'invading force.'
The ruling redirects all legal challenges to Texas courts, a shift from the previous venue in Washington, D.C.
Critics highlight concerns over due process and wrongful deportations, with reports indicating that many deported individuals lack criminal records or gang affiliations.
The decision follows Judge James Boasberg's earlier injunction and his ongoing investigation into whether officials defied his orders to halt deportation flights.