The U.S. Supreme Court has lifted a lower court's block, allowing former President Donald Trump to invoke the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport suspected members of a Venezuelan gang.
The law, originally intended for use during wartime, had been challenged by a federal judge who issued a temporary restraining order against its use. The decision marks a significant legal victory for Trump, enabling the use of a rarely applied statute to expedite deportations. Critics argue the move could set a precedent for broader use of emergency powers in immigration enforcement.
The case highlights ongoing tensions over immigration policy and executive authority.
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This is a terrifying example of how outdated wartime laws can be twisted to justify xenophobic policies and expand authoritarian power.
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US Supreme Court allows Donald Trump to use centuries-old law for deportations
The US Supreme Court has lifted a freeze on deportations under a centuries-old law, allowing Donald Trump’s administration to remove alleged members of a Venezuelan gang using wartime powers.
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Supreme Court lifts order blocking Trump from using Alien Enemies Act to deport suspected Venezuelan gang members
DC District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg had blocked President Trump from invoking the rarely used wartime law last month, and later extended his temporary restraining order until at least
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