Ramon Morales-Reyes, a 54-year-old Mexican national, was arrested for allegedly threatening President Trump’s life, a claim now disputed by investigators. Law enforcement sources suggest the threatening letter may have been authored by someone attempting to frame Reyes, potentially to expedite his deportation before a separate trial concerning a robbery and assault where Reyes was the victim. Handwriting analysis reportedly does not match, and phone records implicate another individual. Despite the ongoing investigation and lack of charges related to the threat, Reyes remains in ICE custody due to his undocumented status and prior criminal record.
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The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration, halting a Biden-era program granting temporary legal status to over 500,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This decision, opposed by Justices Jackson and Sotomayor, overturns a lower court ruling that prevented the immediate revocation of this status without individual assessments. The ruling allows the government to proceed with ending the program, potentially leaving hundreds of thousands of individuals undocumented and subject to deportation. This action is part of a broader legal battle between the Trump administration and lower courts regarding immigration policies.
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On Memorial Day, President Trump launched a scathing attack on federal judges via Truth Social, labeling them “monsters” obstructing efforts to deport criminals and calling their ideology “sick.” He accused judges of enabling the entry of millions of undocumented immigrants, including criminals, over the past four years. This latest outburst follows a pattern of Trump criticizing judges who rule against his administration, including recent Supreme Court decisions limiting his deportation powers. Despite setbacks, Trump shows no sign of moderating his rhetoric.
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During a House committee hearing, Rep. Kiley questioned whether undocumented migrants are entitled to the same due process as citizens, a claim Rep. Crockett refuted citing the Constitution’s guarantee of due process to all on US soil. Kiley countered citing Supreme Court rulings on context-dependent due process, but Crockett maintained that the Supreme Court consistently upholds due process rights for everyone regardless of immigration status. The debate, punctuated by laughter from the House floor, ultimately concluded without resolution. Rep. Jayapal’s attempt to submit the US Constitution for the record highlighted the central disagreement.
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During a Senate hearing, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem incorrectly defined habeas corpus as the president’s right to deport individuals, rather than the right of detained persons to challenge their detention. This misunderstanding occurred as the Trump administration considers suspending habeas corpus for immigrants facing deportation. Senator Hassan’s question regarding the definition of habeas corpus prompted Noem’s inaccurate response. Noem’s answer highlights a significant gap in understanding of fundamental legal rights amidst discussions of mass deportations.
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The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration, halting a lower court’s injunction that preserved Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Venezuelans. This decision potentially exposes these individuals to deportation, overturning a ruling by a San Francisco judge who cited the significant disruption and economic impact of ending TPS. The Supreme Court offered no explanation for its ruling, a common practice in emergency appeals. This action follows similar recent appeals by the Trump administration concerning immigration, demonstrating an aggressive push to limit immigration protections.
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In response to a new DHS program offering financial and travel assistance for undocumented immigrants’ self-deportation, Rep. Randy Weber expressed disapproval, advocating for harsher consequences. He jokingly suggested “punishing” them by dropping them from airplanes over their home countries, a comment he quickly attempted to retract. His remarks, made on the “Washington Watch” program, sparked immediate attention and controversy. The exchange highlights a stark difference in approaches to immigration enforcement.
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President Trump vehemently criticized the Supreme Court’s temporary block on his administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to expedite migrant deportations. This followed a 7-2 Supreme Court decision citing insufficient due process afforded to migrants facing deportation. Trump, amplifying a suggestion from an advisor, shared a post proposing the release of “terrorists” near the homes of justices. This action came after the administration ignored a court order to return a deported man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, to the United States. The president’s response underscores his frustration with judicial oversight of his immigration policies.
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President Trump, in a series of Truth Social posts, vehemently attacked birthright citizenship, labeling the U.S. as “stupid” and its citizens as “suckers,” while the Supreme Court considered a case challenging the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of citizenship to those born within U.S. borders. Trump’s claims falsely narrowed the 14th Amendment’s historical context to solely encompass the children of slaves, ignoring its broader application and established legal precedent. Despite this, the 14th Amendment, adopted in 1868, overturned the Dred Scott decision and has been consistently interpreted to include children of immigrants, as affirmed by the 1898 Wong Kim Ark Supreme Court case. The Supreme Court is now tasked with resolving the conflict between Trump’s executive order and longstanding legal interpretation.
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