Venezuelans Urge Supreme Court to Block Deportations

A group of Venezuelan migrants, accused of gang affiliation, is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to maintain a temporary block on their deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, which President Trump has invoked to justify their removal. The American Civil Liberties Union argues that the use of this 1798 law for deportations is unprecedented and lacks due process, as the migrants are at risk of being sent to a notorious prison in El Salvador without any chance to contest their status. The administration has already deported over 130 individuals, prompting concerns about human rights abuses in the Salvadoran prison system. Trump’s appeal to the Supreme Court is seen as a significant test of executive power and the judiciary's role in immigration matters. Lawyers for the migrants assert that the law should not be applied arbitrarily, as it could grant the president unchecked authority to label groups as enemies. The case highlights a broader discussion on the limits of presidential power and the protections due to individuals facing deportation.