Saturday, April 19, 2025

Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act to Deport Illegals — Justices Thomas and Alito Dissent

The U. S. Supreme Court has temporarily halted President Trump's plan to deport illegal aliens, specifically from Venezuela, using the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

• The Supreme Court issued an unsigned order blocking deportations, siding with the ACLU, which sought an emergency injunction.

• The ACLU's case is under review by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and claims the government is acting too quickly and violating detainees' rights to legal notice and judicial review.

• It was reported that detainees were misidentified based on tattoos and social media activity. They were only notified of their removal in English, without adequate information on how to contest.

• The district court had previously denied a temporary restraining order on deportations but noted that the government would not seek to remove certain individuals while their petitions are pending.

• Nevertheless, detainees were notified they could be removed within 24 hours, prompting the ACLU to seek emergency action.

• The Supreme Court's ruling affects Venezuelan nationals detained at the Bluebonnet Detention Center in Texas, preventing their immediate removal.

• Justices Thomas and Alito dissented from the majority ruling, questioning the due process offered to illegal aliens.

The Supreme Court's decision represents a significant moment in the ongoing legal battles over immigration policy and the rights of detainees, reflecting concerns over the speed and nature of deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. 

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/04/breaking-supreme-court-blocks-trumps-use-alien-enemies/

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