Supreme Court makes new decision after Donald Trump reintroduced 227-year-old law last used in WW2
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked Donald Trump from using an 18th-century law to deport alleged gang members to El Salvador. Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798—meant for wartime—to remove 238 Venezuelans accused of gang ties, despite no declared war with Venezuela. However, the court ruled 7-2 that the rushed deportations violated due process, leaving some innocent individuals trapped in harsh prison conditions.
Trump angrily criticized the decision on Truth Social, claiming it prevents him from removing “the worst murderers, drug dealers, and gang members” without lengthy legal delays. The law, previously used only during major wars, requires a formal conflict to apply. The ruling marks a setback for Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement efforts.
