Donald Trump has called for the death penalty for migrants who kill Americans, asserting his intention to invoke the Alien Enemies Act as part of his strategy. Following a Supreme Court decision that limited his administration’s ability to deport immigrants without court hearings, Trump expressed disappointment on his Truth Social platform, labeling the day as “bad and dangerous for America.” The ruling blocked the use of a 1798 law to expedite the deportation of Venezuelan migrants who argued they weren’t given adequate opportunity to contest their removal.
Earlier, Trump had previously designated a Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, as a “foreign terrorist organization,” which allowed for the deportation of alleged gang members to a mega-prison in El Salvador. The Supreme Court stated that the migrants lacked sufficient time and information to safeguard their rights and emphasized the mistakes made in deporting individuals who should not have been removed.
Trump criticized the Supreme Court’s decision, claiming it would lead to an influx of criminals harming the American public and stated that the court was hindering his ability to fulfill his electoral promises. In contrast, Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented, arguing that the court should not intervene at this stage. The court’s majority opinion was unsigned.
In summary, Trump’s focus on invoking the Alien Enemies Act illustrates his intent to utilize expansive powers for immigration enforcement, marking a contentious point in his ongoing battle against immigration policies and court rulings he perceives as obstructive. This approach underscores the broader tension between immigration enforcement and due process rights in America.
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