Supreme Court Allows Trump to Deport Migrants Using 18th-Century Law

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members, but with significant limitations. While the ruling allows deportations to proceed, it mandates that individuals must be given reasonable time and access to court hearings in Texas to challenge their removal. The decision overturns a lower court's block on these deportations, a move that the administration claims is necessary for national security. Critics, including some justices dissenting in the case, argue the ruling undermines judicial oversight and rewards government overreach. The court's decision has become a contentious point amid ongoing debates about immigration policies and executive power. Attorney General Pam Bondi hailed the ruling as a victory for the rule of law, while the ACLU noted it ensures detainees can contest their deportation more effectively than before.