Courts Restrict Trump Administration Deportations Amid Legal Battles

The Trump administration's aggressive deportation policies have faced significant legal challenges and scrutiny. Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller suggested suspending habeas corpus to bypass due process in deportations, a move critics say is unconstitutional and an attempt to pressure courts to rule in the administration's favor. Federal judges, including U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy, have blocked the deportation of criminally convicted migrants to unstable countries like South Sudan, citing lack of proper legal notice and potential violations of court orders. The administration has sought Supreme Court intervention to continue third-country removals despite concerns about torture risks and procedural hurdles. While the Supreme Court allowed the revocation of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan migrants, it also paused deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, emphasizing the need for due process. These developments highlight ongoing tensions between executive immigration enforcement efforts and judicial oversight aimed at protecting immigrants' legal rights.