The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to allow Donald Trump to utilize the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members, overturning a lower court’s temporary block but enforcing judicial review requirements. The court emphasized that detainees must be notified of their deportation status in a timely manner, enabling them to seek legal recourse. Trump’s administration argued that the lower court’s ruling infringed upon presidential authority, while critics contended that the deportations were unjust and based on flawed assessments of gang affiliation.
