Overview

• The Supreme Court has paused all deportations under the Alien Enemies Act until further notice, responding to ACLU concerns about due process violations.
• The ACLU argues that detainees received English-only notices, insufficient time to contest removals, and no information about potential imprisonment in Salvadoran facilities.
• The Trump administration maintains that class action lawsuits are inappropriate under the Alien Enemies Act and insists it has adhered to legal requirements for removals.
• Justices Alito and Thomas dissented, criticizing the Court's intervention without allowing lower courts to address the matter first.
• The ACLU has requested the Court mandate 30 days notice in both Spanish and English, notify attorneys, and disclose deportation destinations to ensure compliance with due process.