📰 Headline Summary
Supreme Court Upholds Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act
Ruling: The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, upheld the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Implication: This permits the deportation of alleged members of the Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang.
Background: A lower court had temporarily blocked the deportations, but that order is now overturned.
Status: While the ruling allows deportations to proceed, litigation is ongoing, so this may not be the final word on the matter.
⚖️ What is the Alien Enemies Act?
It’s a law dating back to 1798, allowing the president to detain or deport nationals of a hostile foreign nation during times of war. It has rarely been invoked in modern times, making this decision highly unusual and controversial.
Supreme Court Upholds Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act.
Ruling: The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, upheld the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
