Supreme Court Upholds Protection for Venezuelan Detainees Contesting Deportation Under Alien Enemies Act

The U.S. Supreme Court has reaffirmed that alleged Venezuelan gang members cannot be removed from the United States while they contest the basis of their detention under the Alien Enemies Act. This decision acts as a continuation of the pause on deportations, underscoring the Court’s stance against the use of a 1798 wartime law invoked by the Trump administration in this context. The individuals in question are currently held in northern Texas and await legal proceedings related to their case. For further details regarding this decision by the Supreme Court, additional insights can be found in the Law360 report.