Supreme Court Blocks Deportation Order
Court rules against administration's use of 1798 Alien Enemies Act for Venezuelan migrant deportations, citing constitutional due process violations.
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Full Analysis →Supreme Court Blocks Deportations
1798 Alien Enemies Act cannot be used for Venezuelan migrant deportations
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