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Supreme Court Authorizes Deportation of Venezuelan Nationals

11/20/2025

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On November 20, 2025, the Supreme Court ruled 5–4 to authorize U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to deport Venezuelan nationals under the Alien Enemies Act.
The decision requires individuals to challenge their own deportations rather than challenging the policy itself.
Elizabeth Goitein of the Brennan Center criticized the ruling, saying it could deny thousands their due process.
The Trump administration previously deported over a hundred Venezuelans, many lacking criminal records.

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Story summary

On November 20, 2025, the Supreme Court ruled 5–4 to authorize U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to deport Venezuelan nationals under the Alien Enemies Act.
The decision requires individuals to challenge their own deportations rather than challenging the policy itself.
Elizabeth Goitein of the Brennan Center criticized the ruling, saying it could deny thousands their due process.
The Trump administration previously deported over a hundred Venezuelans, many lacking criminal records.