Overview

• The Supreme Court issued a temporary stay on April 19, halting deportations under the Alien Enemies Act pending further review.
• Justice Samuel Alito dissented, emphasizing that both the Executive and Judiciary must adhere to the law, signaling fears of executive defiance.
• President Trump publicly stated on April 21 that providing due process to migrants before deportation is impractical, defying prior Court guidance.
• The case stems from the mistaken deportation of Maryland resident Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, which prompted legal challenges led by the ACLU.
• Observers warn of a potential constitutional crisis as judicial authority is tested against presidential overreach.