Court Blocks Trump-Era Deportation Policy Targeting Venezuelans—Supreme Court Showdown Looms
In a 2-1 decision, a federal appellate court has struck down a Trump administration deportation policy aimed at Venezuelan nationals, invoking an 18th-century wartime law. The ruling, handed down by the D.C. Circuit Court, challenges the administration’s approach on constitutional grounds—particularly due process rights.
Judge Patricia Millett, an Obama appointee, joined the majority in halting the policy, citing concerns over the limited timeframe for individuals to file habeas corpus petitions. The decision marks a significant legal setback for the administration’s immigration agenda.
Legal analysts expect the case to head to the U.S. Supreme Court, where the Trump team hopes to secure broader deportation powers with fewer legal roadblocks. Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi slammed the ruling and pledged to escalate the battle to the nation’s highest court if needed.