Supreme Court Upholds Trump's Deportation Authority Under Alien Enemies Act

The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued significant rulings favoring President Trump, allowing him to proceed with the deportation of Venezuelan nationals under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. In a narrow 5-4 decision, the Court vacated a lower court's order that had blocked these deportations, stating that the case should have been filed in Texas, where the detainees are held, rather than in Washington, D.C. While the Court affirmed the need for judicial review of the deportation orders, it emphasized that the venue for such challenges lies in the district of confinement. Trump celebrated the decision as a victory for border security, asserting it upheld the rule of law. However, dissenting justices expressed concern about the potential harm to deportees, particularly emphasizing the need for due process in such cases. This ruling follows another recent decision by the Court that further supports the Trump administration's immigration policies.