In a closely watched decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of former President Donald Trump, overturning a lower court’s order that had blocked the deportation of undocumented Venezuelan migrants under a centuries-old wartime law. The conservative-majority court determined that the federal government may resume deportations—but emphasized that migrants must still be given the opportunity to contest their removal in court.
The case centers around the Alien and Sedition Act of 1798, a rarely invoked piece of legislation historically used during wartime. Trump’s legal team cited the act as justification for detaining and deporting alleged members of Venezuelan gangs, with plans to transfer them to high-security prisons in El Salvador.
The 5-4 decision from the nation’s highest court effectively allows the resumption of deportations that had previously been halted by a federal district judge. The ruling is a major legal win for Trump, who has made immigration control a key theme of his political career and a pillar of his 2024 campaign.
Trump celebrated the Supreme Court’s decision in a post on his Truth Social platform:
“The Supreme Court upheld the rule of law in our country by allowing the president—whoever that may be—to secure our borders and protect our families and nation.”
While the court upheld the government’s authority to enforce deportations, it also stressed that affected individuals must retain access to judicial review, signaling limits to executive power even under extraordinary legal frameworks.
The ruling has sparked fierce debate among human rights advocates, legal scholars, and immigration policy experts. Critics argue that the use of wartime statutes in immigration enforcement sets a troubling precedent, while supporters say it strengthens national security and deters illegal immigration.
As the immigration debate continues to shape American politics, the Supreme Court’s decision will likely serve as a legal and political landmark.
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