Decision prevents Trump from using a standard of war times to expel immigrants accused of integrating criminal group
The Supreme Court of the United States decided, this Friday (16.MAI.2025), to maintain the suspension of the use of Foreign Enemies Law by President Donald Trump to deport Venezuelan immigrants.
The measure temporarily prevents the government to use a 18th century law, created for times of war, to expel from the country Venezuelans accused of integrating the criminal faction Aragua train. The case will be reevaluated by a lower court.
Meanwhile, immigrants cannot be deported. They will be entitled to stay in the United States until their processes are completed, with the possibility of resorting to the Supreme Court again.
Next Steps
The 5th Circuit Appeals Court will have to analyze 2 main points:
- If Venezuelans can, in fact, be deported based on the law;
- What kind of warning the government should give before deportation so that immigrants have a chance to appeal.
TRUMP REAGE
In his social network, Truth Social, Trump said the decision of the Supreme Court will result in “Entry of more criminals in the country”.
“The Supreme Court has just decided that the worst killers, traffickers, gang members, and even people with mental disorders who have entered our country illegally cannot be deported without first undergoing a long, time consuming and expensive legal process – something that can take years to each person and allow them to commit various crimes even before they step into a court. The result of this decision will be the entry of more criminals in our country, endangering the American people. It will also encourage other criminals to enter illegally, spreading chaos wherever they pass. The Supreme Court of the United States is preventing me from doing so that I was elected. Thomas for trying to protect our country. This is a bad and dangerous day for the United States! ”he wrote.
