Supreme Court Upholds Trump Administration's Immigration Policy, Allows Deportations

The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration a significant legal victory by blocking a lower court's order to reinstate over 16,000 probationary federal employees terminated as part of the Department of Government Efficiency initiative. The ruling indicates that the nonprofit groups behind the lawsuit may lack legal standing, allowing the administration to continue its downsizing efforts. Simultaneously, the Court also allowed the administration to resume deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members based on the Alien Enemies Act, emphasizing the limits of presidential power in immigration enforcement. These decisions reflect a broader trend of legal challenges faced by the Trump administration regarding its policies. In another context, economist Brent Neiman criticized the administration's tariff calculations, arguing they are fundamentally flawed and misrepresentative of trade realities. Neiman's critique highlights ongoing tensions regarding the administration's economic strategies amid global market disturbances.