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Supreme Court Upholds Trump's Power to Deport Venezuelan Gang Members

4/9/2025

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In a narrow 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration the power to deport Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act, as long as due process is upheld. This ruling comes on the heels of over 200 deportations to El Salvador, igniting fears among critics about potential violations of immigrant rights and wrongful deportations.

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In a narrow 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration the power to deport Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act, as long as due process is upheld. This ruling comes on the heels of over 200 deportations to El Salvador, igniting fears among critics about potential violations of immigrant rights and wrongful deportations.