Supreme Court Upholds Trump’s Deportation Power with Due Process Requirements

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that the Trump administration can deport alleged Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act, but must provide them an opportunity to legally challenge their removal. The ruling overturned a lower court's order that had temporarily blocked these deportations, emphasizing that detainees must receive notice and a chance to seek habeas relief in the proper venue, specifically in Texas where they are being held. While the decision is seen as a win for the Trump administration's immigration policies, the court's majority underscored the necessity of due process for those being deported. Dissenting justices argued that the ruling rewards the administration's avoidance of judicial review. The ruling marks a significant use of a law from 1798, previously invoked during wartime, reflecting Trump's hardline stance on immigration.