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What J.D. Vance Gets Wrong About Judicial Deference to Executive Power

The federal courts are supposed to be a bulwark against presidential overreach, not a rubber stamp.

Reason · May 30, 2025

The Alien Enemies Act Doesn't Say What Trump Claims It Says

Father of the Constitution James Madison made a distinction between alien enemies and alien friends.

Reason · May 26, 2025

Land of unfreedom: Our "Trumpy" history

I can't keep track of Trump's horrors either. But a look back at the War on Terror reminds us this is nothing new

Salon · May 25, 2025

Fourth Circuit Rules Against Trump Administration in Alien Enemies Act Case

In a 2-1 ruling, the Court ruled Trump's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act cannot supersede a settlement barring deportation of a group of migrants. One judge also held the AEA was invoked illegally.

Reason · May 20, 2025

US supreme court allows Trump to revoke protected status for Venezuelans

Justices grant homeland security request to end temporary protected status while appeal proceeds in lower court

The Guardian - US · May 19, 2025

US Top Court Allows Lifting Of Legal Protections For Venezuelans

The US Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration on Monday to end legal protections that have shielded some 350,000 Venezuelans from potential deportation.

International Business Times · May 19, 2025

Marco Rubio Rejects Intelligence Assessment Disputing Tren de Aragua Is Controlled By The Venezuelan Government: 'They've Been in Cooperation'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected a recent intelligence assessment disputing the Trump administration's claim that Venezuela's authoritarian government controls the Tren de Aragua gang

Latin Times · May 19, 2025

US Supreme Court blocks the Trump administration’s use of Alien Enemies Act

The court majority once again upheld a ruling that migrants were entitled to due process before their deportations.

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2025

US Supreme Court Blocks Trump Bid To Resume Venezuelan Deportations

The US Supreme Court on Friday blocked a bid by the Trump administration to resume deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members using an obscure wartime law, saying they were not being given enough time to legally contest their removal.

International Business Times · May 16, 2025

Supreme Court Enjoins Summary Removal of Alleged Tren de Aragua Members under Alien Enemies Act

A majority of the justices seem unconvinced the Administration was prepared to provide the process that was due. Justices Alito and Thomas dissent.

Reason · May 16, 2025