Supreme Court Faces Divided Opinions on Trump's Use of Alien Enemies Act
Conflicting amicus briefs filed with the Supreme Court highlight debates over Trump's authority to deport alleged gang members under the Alien Enemies Act.
Summary
Former Republican officials oppose Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations, while a freshman congressman and 27 state officials support the administration's stance. Legal battles continue as the Supreme Court reviews amicus briefs on this contentious issue. The case raises questions of executive power and immigration authority against the backdrop of national security concerns related to Venezuelan gang members. Judge Boasberg halted deportations, further complicating the national discourse on the act's application.
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- A group of former Republican lawmakers and officials filed an amicus brief opposing the use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations, arguing it violates constitutional limits on executive power and should be subject to judicial review.
- The Alien Enemies Act, last used in the 18th century, is deemed by the former officials as an unwarranted tool for the Trump administration to deport individuals without due process.
- There is ongoing legal tension between the executive and judicial branches regarding the deportation flights, with judicial orders being defied by the Trump administration.
The Hill·2M· "…The move has since become the center of a legal battle that has shone a light on the tensions between the executive and judicial branches."
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