Trump attacks the Supreme Court: "Its decisions hinder the implementation of my electoral promises."
May 16, 202588 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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President Donald Trump harshly criticized the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday, accusing it of obstructing his political agenda and preventing him from fulfilling his electoral promises following its recent decision to overturn his administration's measures regarding immigrant deportations. Trump emphasized that combating illegal immigration is a top priority for him, describing it as an "invasion" by "foreign criminals." Despite facing legal challenges, Trump has pursued a strict immigration policy, including plans for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. Various federal courts, including the Supreme Court, have blocked or softened the implementation of his deportation plans. The Supreme Court, along with other federal courts, ruled against the use of the "Alien Enemies Act" issued in 1798, requiring authorities to notify individuals facing deportation with sufficient time before removal. Trump activated this law in March, using it to extradite members of the "MS-13" gang to a high-security prison in El Salvador. In a new decision on Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected Trump's administration appeal to prevent the fast-track deportation of Venezuelans accused of gang affiliation, based on the same law. The majority of judges supported the decision, while conservative justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas dissented. The Supreme Court had previously issued a temporary order halting deportations from a detention center in northern Texas. The controversial law Trump relies on, the "Alien Enemies Act," was last used during World War II to detain Americans of Japanese descent, making it a contentious legal issue in modern times. Despite the court's rejection of the administration's request, it agreed to consider an emergency appeal by Venezuelan men accused of gang affiliation, a classification Trump's administration deems a legal justification for their rapid deportation, setting the stage for future legal battles over the interpretation and application of this old law in peacetime.