Share and Follow

The Supreme Court, in a 7-2 ruling, extended its injunction that temporarily bars the Trump administration from removing Venezuelan immigrants from the United States under the Alien Enemies Act proclamation and remanded the case to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to resolve the question of how much time should be afforded for detainees to contest their removals.

NOTE: The video is from a previous report.

The majority said the government did not provide migrants targeted under the wartime authority with enough time or information to contest their cases.

“The detainees’ interests at stake are accordingly particularly weighty. Under these circumstances, notice roughly 24 hours before removal, devoid of information about how to exercise due process rights to contest that removal, surely does not pass muster,” the majority wrote in the decision. “But it is not optimal for this Court, far removed from the circumstances on the ground, to determine in the first instance the precise process necessary to satisfy the Constitution in this case.”

The order applied to migrants held in Texas. The justices did not reach the question of the lawfulness of the removals under the Alien Enemies Act.

“We recognize the significance of the Government’s national security interests as well as the necessity that such interests be pursued in a manner consistent with the Constitution. In light of the foregoing, lower courts should address AEA cases expeditiously,” they wrote.

Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas dissented.

Lee Gelernt, an attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union, told ABC News in a statement on Friday that the Supreme Court “correctly put a pause” on the use of the Alien Enemies Act.

“For now, this means that no more individuals can be hurried away to a brutal foreign prison, perhaps incommunicado for the rest of their lives,” he said.

Earlier this week, the Trump administration asked the court to lift its injunction, arguing that the migrants it intended to deport under the act were dangerous.

The court’s original order came down as a rare overnight ruling in the early hours on Saturday, April 19, and blocked the administration from deporting the Texas migrants.

-ABC News’ Laura Romero and Ivan Pereira contributed to this report.

Copyright © 2025 ABC News Internet Ventures.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
After legal setbacks, President Donald Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA, Portland, Oregon, for now

Trump Halts National Guard Plans for Chicago, LA, and Portland Following Legal Challenges

CHICAGO — President Donald Trump has announced a temporary halt to his…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang brings AI cred to CES

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Set to Showcase AI Innovations at CES

Over recent years, the CES event in Las Vegas has showcased innovative…
Glamorous TV meteorologist leaves job after just a few months on air

Stunning Departure: Popular TV Meteorologist Exits Role After Brief Tenure

A well-known local meteorologist is bidding farewell to her home station after…
Donald Trump goes scorched earth on Minnesota's Somali fraud scandal

Trump Unleashes Fiery Critique on Minnesota’s Somali Fraud Allegations

Donald Trump recently addressed the unfolding migrant fraud scandal in Minnesota, suggesting…
Jacksonville council's late meeting sees budget debate

Unauthorized Gun Log Discovered in Jacksonville: State Investigation Uncovers Lack of Approval

An inquiry revealed that a manager was responsible for maintaining a record…
All the eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers and planets to spot in 2026

Celestial Events to Watch in 2026: Eclipses, Supermoons, Meteor Showers, and Planetary Alignments

In 2026, the night sky promises to be a spectacle for astronomy…
Trump administration backs off efforts to maintain control of California National Guard in LA, court docs show

Court Documents Reveal Trump Administration’s Shift on California National Guard Control in Los Angeles

The prolonged dispute between President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom…
Betty Boop and Blondie enter the public domain joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh

Iconic Characters Betty Boop and Blondie Enter Public Domain, Joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh

Beloved characters like Betty Boop and “Blondie” are set to join the…