Alien Enemies Act

The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily paused the deportation of immigrants under the Alien Enemies Act, drawing criticism from conservative justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas. What Happened: Early on Saturday morning, the Supreme Court issued a brief order halting deportations under the 18th-...

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed President Donald Trump to enforce the centuries-old Alien Enemies Act, enabling faster deportations of suspected gang members. The unsigned order grants Trump broad authority to invoke the 1798 law while litigation continues in lower courts. What Happened:...