US Supreme Court Blocks Expedited Migrant Deportations

The U.S. Supreme Court extended its block on the Trump administration’s attempt to deport Venezuelan migrants under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, citing insufficient notice and lack of due process for those facing removal. In a 7-2 decision, the Court criticized the government's practice of providing less than 24 hours’ notice and failing to give clear information on how to challenge deportations. The case has been remanded to the Fifth Circuit to determine the appropriate procedural safeguards, while the Supreme Court declined to rule on the overall legality of deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. Standard deportations under existing immigration laws may continue, but expedited removals under the Act are halted for now. Separately, the Allahabad High Court in India again dismissed a plea challenging Rahul Gandhi’s Indian citizenship, marking the third such rejection. The dual developments highlight ongoing judicial oversight on citizenship and deportation issues in both countries.