Breaking news: Supreme Court extends freeze on use of wartime law for deportations
The Trump administration will not be allowed to deport Venezuelan detainees while the matter is litigated.
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May 16, 2025, 4:33 p.m. ET

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Supreme Court Extends Freeze on Use of Alien Enemies Act for Deportations

The Trump administration will not be allowed to deport a group of Venezuelan detainees under an 18th century wartime law while the matter is litigated in the courts, the Supreme Court said.

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