Supreme Court extended its freeze on the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act
In a pivotal decision on May 16, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court extended its freeze on the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants accused of gang affiliations. The ruling, which directs the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to reevaluate due process concerns, reflects growing judicial skepticism over the administration’s reliance on a centuries-old wartime statute during peacetime. Justices cited the high stakes and potential for unlawful removals, referencing a case where a migrant was erroneously deported to a prison in El Salvador. The court emphasized that rushed, opaque procedures fall short of constitutional standards. This pause underscores broader tensions between executive power, migrant rights, and the politicization of immigration enforcement. What a damn sloppy fascist.