Supreme Court's Controversial Decision on Trump’s Deportation Tactics

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Trump to use an old wartime law to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members with certain restrictions. The decision, however, emphasized the need for judicial review in deportations. Legal challenges continue amid debates over national security and presidential powers.

The U.S. Supreme Court granted President Trump the ability to use a 1798 wartime law for deporting alleged Venezuelan gang members, marking a significant step in his contentious immigration policies. The decision imposed limits, necessitating judicial review to ensure detainees can legally contest their removal.

Despite the court's conservative leanings, conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett joined three liberal justices in dissent. The ruling redirects challenges to federal courts where migrants are detained, primarily shifting the focus to Texas. However, it does not address the overall legality of using the Alien Enemies Act for these deportations.

The action faced legal opposition led by the American Civil Liberties Union, representing Venezuelan men in custody questioning the law's applicability outside wartime scenarios. Attorney General Pamela Bondi praised the decision as a triumph for the rule of law, clashing with Judge Boasberg, who temporarily blocked the deportations with concerns over presidential authority and national security implications.

(With inputs from agencies.)