The Supreme Court Doesn’t Need Facts - The Atlantic

Key Ruling: J.G.G. v. Trump

The Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants without proper legal process. While a victory for the detainees, the ruling only allows challenges via habeas corpus, a more restrictive route.

Consequences and Oversights

The ruling fails to address the plight of approximately 260 migrants already deported to a Salvadoran prison, apparently in defiance of a court order. Justices Sotomayor and Jackson criticized the majority's decision in their dissenting opinions.

Potential Issues

The majority's focus on technicalities leaves the status of the deported migrants uncertain and raises concerns about the potential for future abuses of power. The dissenting opinions draw parallels to past instances where the court ignored the humanitarian cost of governmental actions.

• Habeas corpus will require individual or regional legal challenges, potentially facing hostile judges.
• Uncertainty remains regarding the fate of those already deported to El Salvador.
• Concerns exist that the Court's technical approach avoids directly confronting an executive branch that may choose to ignore its orders.