The Supreme Court issued an emergency order halting the Trump administration’s attempt to deport Venezuelan migrants to an El Salvadoran prison before they could challenge their deportation. This late-night intervention, a highly unusual rebuke, stemmed from the administration’s alleged violation of a previous court order and its deceptive actions toward multiple courts. The Court’s swift action, bypassing lower courts and even a dissenting justice’s full opinion, suggests a lack of trust in the administration’s claims. The 7-2 vote, including Chief Justice Roberts and other typically more conservative justices, signals a potential shift in the Court’s approach towards the administration’s actions.
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Russia has reportedly transferred at least 744,000 Ukrainian children to its territory, primarily with parental accompaniment, though the true figure remains unknown due to Russia’s information blockade. While Ukraine has documented 19,546 cases of unlawful deportations, the actual number is significantly higher. Despite this lack of transparency, Ukraine’s Bring Kids Back UA initiative has facilitated the return of 1,269 children. Russia employs various methods, including coercion and deception, to deport children, often separating them from families during filtration processes or forcibly removing them from institutions.
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The Supreme Court issued a temporary stay, preventing the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan men detained in Texas and alleged to be gang members, pending further court order. Justices Thomas and Alito dissented from this decision, which comes after a Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a similar request to halt deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. The ACLU, representing the detainees, argued for maintaining the status quo to ensure due process before deportation. The Supreme Court’s action follows an earlier ruling requiring habeas corpus petitions for deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, highlighting concerns about the administration’s use of this law and compliance with court orders.
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White House officials, including Sebastian Gorka, have labeled Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man deported despite a Supreme Court ruling, a terrorist and gang member, claiming supporters of his return are “aiding and abetting” criminals. This characterization contradicts Abrego Garcia’s family and legal representatives who insist he has no criminal record. The White House maintains Abrego Garcia will never return to the U.S., even as a judge demands sworn testimony regarding compliance with previous court orders for his release. A GoFundMe for his family has already raised over $200,000.
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The US Supreme Court’s order temporarily halting the deportations of Venezuelan migrants represents a significant development, one that carries considerable weight and potential consequences. This ruling, unlike previous pronouncements on similar matters, is exceptionally clear and unambiguous in its directive. The court explicitly instructs the government to refrain from removing any Venezuelan migrants currently detained, pending further court orders. The order’s straightforward language leaves little room for the kind of technical maneuvering or interpretation that has characterized past responses from the administration.
The potential for a constitutional crisis is undeniable should the administration choose to ignore this order. Past instances of the administration’s disregard for Supreme Court decisions raise serious concerns about the court’s authority and the very principle of the separation of powers.… Continue reading
A federal judge has issued a ruling blocking the administration from deporting non-citizens to third-party countries without affording them due process. This decision stems from a concerning practice where individuals are being sent to countries where they face potential torture or death, without any opportunity to contest their deportation.
The judge’s order directly addresses the administration’s actions, highlighting the lack of legal recourse provided to these individuals. It emphasizes the severity of sending individuals to countries where they are at risk of grave harm, and underscores the violation of fundamental due process rights. The judge’s powerful words—describing the situation as akin to extrajudicial rendition or state-sponsored kidnapping—paint a stark picture of the alleged human rights violations involved.… Continue reading
Judge James Boasberg held the Trump administration in criminal contempt for defying his orders to halt the deportation of over 130 Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador without due process. The judge found sufficient evidence of “willful disregard” for his March directives, despite the administration’s claims of state secrets and lack of knowledge regarding the flights’ execution. Boasberg offered the administration options to avoid further contempt proceedings, including asserting custody of the deported migrants or identifying the officials responsible for the decision. He emphasized the foundational “rule of law” demanding compliance with court orders, irrespective of official position or claimed justification. Failure to comply could result in criminal contempt charges, prosecuted either by the Justice Department or an appointed outside attorney.
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Senator Chris Van Hollen alleges that El Salvador’s Vice President confirmed the Trump administration is paying the country to detain Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national mistakenly deported from the U.S. Despite lacking evidence of gang affiliation, Garcia remains imprisoned in CECOT, a maximum-security prison. Van Hollen’s request to see Garcia was denied, prompting him to seek U.S. Embassy intervention. The Department of Justice has indicated that even if returned, Garcia would face immediate re-detention and deportation.
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Senator Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador to advocate for the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported despite a court order preventing his return. Van Hollen’s trip followed the Trump administration’s refusal to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return, a stance criticized by Democrats as a disregard for the rule of law. The senator met with U.S. embassy officials and planned meetings with high-level Salvadoran government officials to pressure for Abrego Garcia’s release. The White House, however, accused Van Hollen of prioritizing a supposed gang member over crime victims, a claim denied by Abrego Garcia’s legal team.
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Namibia will deport over 500 undocumented American nationals to ensure visa reciprocity with the United States, a move framed as prioritizing fairness and national dignity, not aggression. The deportations target those who overstayed visas or entered illegally, with the process managed in collaboration with law enforcement. This action, while sparking international debate, is coupled with a parallel initiative to grant visa-free entry to all African citizens, promoting Pan-African unity and intra-continental travel. President Nandi-Ndaitwah remains firmly committed to both policies.
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