Supreme Court allows Trump to continue deportations under Alien Enemies Act
- The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, enabling deportations under the controversial Alien Enemies Act.
- Detainees facing removal must receive reasonable notice and the opportunity to contest their deportation through habeas corpus.
- The decision highlights ongoing tensions over executive authority in national security matters and the rights of noncitizens.
In a controversial decision, the Supreme Court permitted the Trump administration to proceed with deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, specifically targeting individuals alleged to be Venezuelan gang members. The ruling emerged from a legal challenge brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of these detainees, who argued that their removal was unlawful as it violated their rights. The Court's majority found that the detainees should receive notice of their removal and have the opportunity to challenge it through habeas corpus proceedings, but did not allow challenges under the Administrative Procedures Act. This decision has reignited debates regarding the balance of power between the executive branch and the judiciary, particularly in matters of national security and due process. Dissenting justices expressed concern for the potential consequences of this ruling, especially regarding the plaintiffs' safety should they be deported to El Salvador, which has a history of human rights abuses against detainees in its prisons. While the ruling allows for deportations to resume, it emphasizes the necessity for due process, setting the stage for continued legal battles in different jurisdictions about the government's claims against these individuals.