Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Deportation of Venezuelan Detainees Under Alien Enemies Act
Supreme Court halts deportation of Venezuelans from Texas, citing lack of due process after ACLU appeal reveals risk of imminent removals.
Summary
In a swift decision early Saturday, the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked the deportation of Venezuelans held at Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center under the Alien Enemies Act. This emergency order followed an ACLU appeal that outlined the imminent risk of deportations without due process, emphasizing earlier court rulings that mandated detainees be allowed to contest their removals. Justices Thomas and Alito dissented, indicating division on the bench. The administration had been accused of targeting these individuals, linking many to the Tren de Aragua gang, while critics raised concerns over constitutional violations and the administration's compliance with judicial oversight.
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