Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under Alien Enemies Act

Summary

The Supreme Court temporarily halted deportations of individuals under the Alien Enemies Act, a rarely used 18th-century law allowing accelerated removal of foreign threats, effective in Texas detention facilities despite previous rulings. The government previously tried to use the act without ensuring proper notice and process, raising concerns about compliance with recent court guidance. The American Civil Liberties Union has pressed for an emergency injunction to ensure individuals receive adequate notice and time to contest their deportation under this rare legal authority.

Additional Summaries

The Supreme Court temporarily halted deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, which has been sporadically enforced. Recent rulings allow actions to proceed at a Texas detention center without proper due process, sparking criticism from federal judges and legal experts. The American Civil Liberties Union is urging the court to grant emergency injunctions and provide adequate notice before such deportations. This case underscores tensions between enforcement practices and judicial rulings in immigration law.