Supreme Court Limits Trump Administration Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 7-2 ruling limiting the Trump administration's use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to deport Venezuelan migrants linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, specifically requiring more notice for those facing deportation to allow due process. The court held that the 24-hour notice given to detainees was insufficient and failed to provide information on how to contest removal, emphasizing the constitutional right to due process for all persons. While the Court did not decide on the legality of using the AEA in these cases, it remanded the matter to lower courts to determine the appropriate procedural protections. Justices Alito and Thomas dissented, arguing the Court lacked jurisdiction and no relief was warranted. The decision was seen as a victory for civil liberties groups like the ACLU, who challenged the administration's expedited deportation practices. Critics, including former President Trump, condemned the ruling as harmful to public safety and an impediment to enforcing immigration laws, while legal analysts noted the ruling does not preclude deportations but requires fairer procedural safeguards.