The decision marks the second time the court has sided against the Trump administration’s emergency deportation efforts. The case was brought forward by.
Two unnamed Venezuelan migrants held in a Texas detention center. Trump had accused them — and others — of being members of Tren de Aragua, calling their presence.
An “invasion” linked to foreign terrorism, per Al Jazeera. But a recently declassified intelligence memo disputes that the gang is backed by the Venezuelan government.
Kavanaugh Backs Intervention, Thomas and Alito Dissent
In a separate opinion, Justice Brett Kavanaugh argued the issue requires urgent and final resolution:
“The circumstances call for a prompt and final resolution, which likely can be provided only by this Court.”
Only Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented, suggesting the court should have waited for a lower court decision before intervening. The majority, however, emphasized the urgency:
