Supreme Court backs Trump on 18th-century deportation law
The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed Donald Trump's administration to deport migrants based on a 1798 law. "This is a great day for justice in America!" the president tweeted on the Truth Social platform.
What do you need to know?
- U.S. Supreme Court decision: The court agreed that President Trump's administration could deport migrants based on 18th-century law, although they can appeal the decision.
- "Alien Enemies Act": This law allows for the swift deportation of foreigners without the usual procedures, primarily for citizens of countries at war with the USA.
- Criticism and controversies: The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and families of the deported criticize the decision as unjust and based on misleading evidence.
The Supreme Court decides on deportations from the USA
The U.S. Supreme Court, by a 5 to 4 majority, overturned a previous deportation block, allowing the Trump administration to continue deportations under the "Alien Enemies Act" from 1798.
This law permits the quick deportation of foreigners without the usual procedures. The "Alien Enemies Act" primarily applies to citizens of countries at war with the USA and was last used during World War II.
Trump reacts to the court's decision
The Supreme Court's decision was met with criticism from human rights organizations and families of the deported. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) argues that invoking the old act exceeds its original intent. Critics claim that the government's actions have unfairly impacted specific groups, and some families believe that their relatives were falsely accused of gang affiliation based on misleading evidence.
On the other hand, President Donald Trump expressed satisfaction with the Supreme Court's decision. "The Supreme Court has upheld the Rule of Law in our Nation by allowing a President, whoever that may be, to be able to secure our Borders, and protect our families and our Country, itself. A GREAT DAY FOR JUSTICE IN AMERICA!" he wrote on the Truth Social platform.
Detained migrants can appeal to the court and will be informed of their impending deportation. This gives them a chance to apply for habeas corpus, which is the right to have a court determine whether their detention is lawful.
