Alito Rages at Fellow Conservatives for Blocking Mass Deportations

Alito's Dissent

Justice Samuel Alito penned a dissenting opinion criticizing the Supreme Court's emergency order pausing President Trump's deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. He argued the court's action was 'hastily and prematurely granted,' lacking proper lower court proceedings and due process for those facing deportation.

The Deportation Controversy

The emergency order, issued with a 7-2 majority, halted the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador. Alito and Justice Thomas dissented. The deportations, including the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, have faced criticism due to the high percentage of deportees lacking US criminal records and bypassing traditional removal proceedings. The Trump administration justified these actions based on the Alien Enemies Act.

The Court's Order

The Supreme Court's order, issued late Saturday night, placed a temporary hold on the deportations until further notice. The administration has already filed to lift this hold, and those slated for deportation remain in a Texas detention center.

Key Arguments

• Alito claimed the court lacked jurisdiction to intervene before lower courts ruled.
• The court's order was issued with minimal notice and without hearing from the opposing party.
• The deportations, under the Alien Enemies Act, are controversial due to lack of due process and questionable targeting.