Kasper Juul Eriksen, a Danish father of four, was detained by ICE during a citizenship appointment due to a decade-old paperwork error. His wife, Savannah, reports that the detention, occurring during a high-risk pregnancy, is causing significant hardship for the family. Eriksen, who has lived legally in the U.S. for over a decade and works as a welder, is being held in a privately run facility with reported unsanitary conditions. Legal action has been initiated to secure his release, pending a judge’s decision.
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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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A federal judge ordered U.S. officials to retain custody of migrants deported to South Sudan, pending a determination on the legality of their removals. This ruling follows allegations that the Trump administration deported individuals from Myanmar and Vietnam to South Sudan, violating a prior court order mandating a “meaningful opportunity” to contest deportation to unsafe countries. The judge demanded the government account for the deported migrants’ whereabouts and detail the process leading to their deportation. The government must also appear in court to provide further information on the matter. This action stems from concerns over human rights abuses and ongoing conflict in South Sudan.
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An appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration must actively seek the return of a man wrongly deported to El Salvador. This decision underscores a critical legal battle over executive branch compliance with judicial orders, particularly concerning immigration matters. The case highlights the complexities of international legal cooperation and the limitations of judicial power when dealing with the executive branch’s control over foreign policy.
The core issue centers on the blatant disregard for a lower court’s ruling. The initial court order clearly stated that the deportation was unlawful and mandated the return of the individual. However, the executive branch seemingly ignored this directive, leading to the appeals court intervention.… Continue reading
The Supreme Court issued a late-night decision blocking the Trump administration’s imminent deportation of Venezuelan detainees from a Texas facility to El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison. The unsigned opinion sharply criticized the administration for misrepresenting facts, providing insufficient notice of removal (only 24 hours), and attempting to circumvent judicial review by transferring detainees to a foreign country where U.S. courts lacked jurisdiction. The Court rejected the administration’s strategy to avoid class-action lawsuits by promising different treatment for named plaintiffs, highlighting its frustration with efforts to evade due process. This decision, while impacting the Fifth Circuit, effectively halts further removals under the Alien Enemies Act nationwide until further judicial review.
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A Honduran mother of three U.S. citizen children faces a $1.82 million fine from ICE for remaining in the U.S. after a 2005 deportation order. The fine, calculated at $500 per day since the order, stems from the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952. Her attorney argues the fine is excessive and unfair, citing a lack of proper notification and her client’s eligibility for residency based on long-term residence and family ties. An appeal is planned, challenging both the fine and the denial of a motion to reopen her case.
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The Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to deport Venezuelans accused of gang affiliation without due process, prompting Trump’s outrage. He, echoing comments from ally Mike Davis, labeled the Court’s injunction “illegal” on Truth Social, despite lower courts consistently ruling against the deportations. This represents a departure from Trump’s previous praise of the Court and continues a pattern of attacking judges who rule against him, raising concerns about his disregard for judicial authority. The Court’s decision highlighted concerns about bypassing due process rights.
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The Supreme Court’s 7-2 decision temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act for deportations, citing insufficient due process for affected immigrants. This ruling stemmed from the administration’s failure to provide adequate notice and opportunity to contest deportation, despite claiming to have addressed previous concerns. Trump, however, has vehemently criticized the decision, claiming the court is obstructing his efforts to deport individuals deemed terrorists, while ignoring the court’s focus on constitutional due process rights. The Court’s action sends the matter back to a lower court for further review.
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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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The Supreme Court extended a block on the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport individuals, citing insufficient due process afforded to the detainees. The 7-2 decision mandates advance notice and the opportunity to challenge deportation in court, a ruling that angered President Trump, who criticized the Court on social media. While the ruling specifically addresses Venezuelan gang members detained in Texas, similar legal challenges are pending nationwide, potentially halting Trump’s broader deportation efforts. The Supreme Court’s opinion did not address the legality of invoking the Alien Enemies Act itself, leaving that question for lower courts to decide.
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