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Two Court Rulings on Donald Trump’s Deportations

2025/4/8
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WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch
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The Supreme Court's 5-4 decision to dissolve restraining orders blocking the removal of migrants under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 is analyzed. The ruling's limited scope, focusing on procedure rather than the merits of the act's application, and the implications for future litigation are discussed. The Alien Enemies Act itself is explained, along with President Trump's use of it to deport alleged gang members.
  • Supreme Court dissolved restraining orders on deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.
  • Ruling focused on procedure, not merits of the Act.
  • Act allows detention and removal of foreign citizens from hostile nations.
  • Trump declared Venezuelan gang TDA a hostile entity, justifying deportations.

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The Supreme Court lifts an order preventing swift removal of alleged gang members under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. Yet the majority of the Justices take no position on the merits of using that law, while they also emphasize the requirement of due process. Meantime, an appeals court says the White House must seek the return of a man mistakenly sent to a prison in El Salvador.

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