The U.S. Supreme Court has lifted a lower court's block, allowing former President Donald Trump to invoke the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport suspected members of a Venezuelan gang. The law, originally intended for use during wartime, had been challenged by a federal judge who issued a temporary restraining order against its use. The decision marks a significant legal victory for Trump, enabling the use of a rarely applied statute to expedite deportations. Critics argue the move could set a precedent for broader use of emergency powers in immigration enforcement. The case highlights ongoing tensions over immigration policy and executive authority.
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Supreme Court lifts order blocking Trump from using Alien Enemies Act to deport suspected Venezuelan gang members
DC District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg had blocked President Trump from invoking the rarely used wartime law last month, and later extended his temporary restraining order until at least
