Supreme Court blocks new deportations of Venezuelans in Texas under 18th century Alien Enemies Act
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Supreme Court Pauses Trump's Venezuelan Deportation Plan
Above: Deported individuals from the U.S. arrive on a flight at Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetia, Venezuela, on March 24, 2025. Image copyright: Contributor/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
The administration must take decisive action against dangerous gang members threatening American security through their criminal activities. The president has both the authority and responsibility to protect the nation using all available legal tools, and the Department of Homeland Security must exercise its right to remove undocumented migrants.
Democratic narrative
The rushed deportations without due process violate fundamental constitutional rights, and many of those targeted have never been convicted of any crime. It's unconstitutional to designate people as gang members based on questionable evidence, such as tattoos, and send them to a notorious prison in El Salvador without proper legal representation.