Overview

• President Trump posted criticisms of American courts on Truth Social after attending Pope Francis's funeral in Rome, accusing them of undermining his immigration policies.
• The administration's use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants has been limited by federal courts and the Supreme Court, citing due process concerns.
• In March, approximately 250 alleged gang-affiliated Venezuelan migrants were deported to a detention facility in El Salvador, sparking legal challenges.
• Trump demanded free passage for U.S. military and commercial ships through the Panama and Suez Canals, instructing Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address the issue.
• The president's public attacks on the judiciary highlight an ongoing power struggle between executive authority and judicial oversight of immigration policies.