The United States Supreme Court has lifted an order by Judge Boasberg, allowing the deportation of members from the foreign organization Tren de Aragua, using the Alien Enemies Act. This decision supports President Trump’s administration, granting him the authority to act under this Act.
Attorney General Alan Wilson expressed approval of this decision. "I am thrilled the Supreme Court agreed with us that President Trump had the rightful authority to secure our nation through the use of the Alien Enemies Act," he stated. Wilson led a group of 27 state attorneys general in defense of the administration’s actions.
"This is a major victory in our ongoing fight against illegal immigration and the dangerous policies that threaten the safety and well-being of American citizens," Wilson continued. He expressed pride in challenging the previous decision that blocked deportations. He emphasized, "Thanks to the Supreme Court’s wise decision, justice has prevailed, and we are one step closer to restoring order and safety at our borders."
The coalition of attorneys general maintained that the previous court decision limited presidential authority under the Constitution and statutory laws. They suggested that President Trump was within his rights, highlighting the power granted by Article II of the Constitution to act against foreign threats.
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, upheld the administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act for expedited deportations of the Tren de Aragua members.
Readers can access the Supreme Court's opinion and the brief from the attorneys general online.