Trump Appeals to Supreme Court Over Immigration Law Usage

Donald Trump has requested the U.S. Supreme Court to permit his administration to use a 1798 law for prompt deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members. This move comes after a judicial block by Judge Boasberg on March 15. The law, historically wartime-activated, faces legal scrutiny.

Donald Trump, in a contentious legal maneuver, has sought the intervention of the U.S. Supreme Court to approve his administration's use of an obscure 1798 law to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members quickly. This request follows a temporary block issued by U.S. District Judge James Boasberg earlier this month.

The Trump administration's appeal is part of a broader effort to reinforce its stringent immigration policies. The Justice Department has been instrumental in pushing for the lifting of Boasberg's order, arguing that the situation warrants the invocation of the Alien Enemies Act.

Historically, this 18th-century statute has been employed only in times of war. Trump's unprecedented use of it for immigration control has ignited significant legal debate and controversy, as the legal challenge against its application continues in the courts.

(With inputs from agencies.)