Trump hits another roadblock.
In a stunning setback for President Trump’s border security agenda, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that his administration cannot use the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to rapidly deport suspected Venezuelan gang members, many of whom are believed to be tied to violent foreign cartels. These individuals are currently being held in Texas immigration detention centers.
The justices, in an unsigned opinion, ordered that the migrants must remain in the United States while lower courts determine whether they were given enough advance legal notice before removal. This legal obstacle delays what the Trump administration had hoped would be a swift and decisive move to remove violent criminals from American soil.
Alien Enemies Act Halted—Legal Process Delays Deportations
Friday’s decision follows a similar April 19 ruling, further restricting the administration’s ability to enforce Trump’s executive immigration authority using the 18th-century wartime law. The Supreme Court emphasized that it was not ruling on the legality of the Alien Enemies Act itself, but rather on the need for proper constitutional notice and legal due process.
The ruling cited a troubling incident involving an MS-13 gang member, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported to El Salvador despite a prior court order—highlighting concerns about detainees facing indefinite imprisonment in foreign countries.
“Removal with just 24 hours’ notice, and without legal guidance, does not meet constitutional standards,” the majority opinion noted.
Justice Alito Sounds the Alarm: ‘Extraordinary Departure from Legal Norms’
Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas dissented strongly, criticizing the Court for bypassing the lower courts entirely and undermining the executive branch’s efforts to protect national security.
Alito warned this decision is “doubly extraordinary,” adding that the high court is now inserting itself prematurely into matters that have not yet been reviewed by appeals courts.
The case now returns to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, which must now determine what procedural safeguards are constitutionally required before foreign nationals can be deported—even when linked to terrorism or violent crime.
Trump Declares: ‘A Dangerous Day for America’
President Trump condemned the decision in a scathing Truth Social post Friday night, blasting the court for blocking his ability to swiftly deport violent criminals who entered the country under Joe Biden’s open-border policies.
“The Supreme Court just ruled that the worst drug dealers, gang members, and mentally unstable illegals can’t be deported without a long, expensive legal fight. This lets them stay in our country for years—committing crimes before they even see a judge.”
Trump added:
“Joe Biden allowed MILLIONS of illegal aliens into our country without any process. Now we’re forced to give them years of legal protection just to remove even the most dangerous ones. This is outrageous. Thank you to Justices Alito and Thomas for standing up for the American people.”
Stephen Miller: Habeas Corpus Could Be Suspended During ‘Invasion’
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller hinted that the administration may explore constitutional emergency powers, including the suspension of habeas corpus in times of invasion, if the courts continue to block urgent deportations.
“The Constitution allows for suspension during an invasion—and that’s what we’re facing. Tren de Aragua is not just a gang, it’s a paramilitary operation infiltrating our cities.”
Tren de Aragua Labeled Foreign Terrorist Organization Under Trump
Earlier this year, President Trump officially designated Tren de Aragua, a violent Venezuelan prison cartel, as a foreign terrorist organization—a move hailed by law enforcement agencies across the country. The gang’s explosive growth in the U.S. under the Biden administration prompted Trump to invoke the Alien Enemies Act in March.
More than 100 gang-affiliated migrants have already been deported under the statute. However, this Supreme Court ruling threatens to stall further efforts.
Conclusion: National Security vs. Judicial Activism
This decision exposes the ongoing clash between Trump’s America First agenda and an activist court system increasingly influenced by left-wing legal norms. With growing public concern over violent migrant crime, and record-breaking numbers of illegal crossings, the American people face a stark choice between strong leadership or endless legal loopholes.
Stay informed. Stay safe. Stand with President Trump as he fights to restore law and order in the face of judicial resistance.
