U.S. Supreme Court maintains block on Trump deportations under wartime law

japantimes.co.jpPublished: 5/17/2025

Summary

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld President Trump's decision to halt deportations of Venezuelan migrants under a 1798 law typically used in wartime, citing insufficient legal process and procedural violations by his administration. In a brief, unsigned opinion, justices granted a request by the American Civil Liberties Union to maintain the pause while awaiting further developments. The court had previously ordered a temporary stop to deportations at a Texas detention center following Trump's return to office.