Temporary Reprieve: Supreme Court Halts Venezuelan Deportations

The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily halted the deportation of Venezuelan migrants accused of being gang members, interfering with Trump's immigration policy. Although the Trump administration urged the justices to lift the order, it has not shown signs of defying the Court, amid ongoing legal disputes over immigration rights.

In a significant legal intervention, the U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday temporarily paused the deportation of Venezuelan migrants alleged to be gang members under a wartime law. This move stands in opposition to President Trump's immigration crackdown as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) intervened to secure judicial review.

The Court directed the government not to deport any detainees from the U.S. until further orders, despite dissent from conservative Justices Thomas and Alito. The administration argues for the deportations under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, despite ongoing legal disputes.

Trump faces legal challenges in balancing immigration authority and judicial decrees. The case highlights tensions between executive power and the judiciary, with the administration asserting its broad authority on immigration, while legal advocates stress detainees' rights to challenge deportations under U.S. law.

(With inputs from agencies.)