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Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under 18th-century wartime law​

By NICHOLAS RICCARDI and MARK SHERMAN
Updated 8:44 PM CDT, April 19, 2025

The Supreme Court on Saturday blocked, for now, the deportations of any Venezuelans held in northern Texas under an 18th-century wartime law.

In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in the Bluebonnet Detention Center “until further order of this court.”

Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented.

The high court acted in an emergency appeal from the American Civil Liberties Union contending that immigration authorities appeared to be moving to restart removals under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. The Supreme Court had said earlier in April that deportations could proceed only if those about to be removed had a chance to argue their case in court and were given “a reasonable time” to contest their pending removals.

“We are deeply relieved that the Court has temporarily blocked the removals. These individuals were in imminent danger of spending the rest of their lives in a brutal Salvadoran prison without ever having had any due process,” ACLU lawyer Lee Gelernt said in an email.

The Trump administration later Saturday filed paperwork urging the high court to reconsider its hold. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Saturday in a post on X: “We are confident we will ultimately prevail against the onslaught of meritless litigation brought by radical activists.” ...

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How Trump backed away from promising to end the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours

During his campaign, Donald Trump said repeatedly that he would be able to end the war between Russia and Ukraine “in 24 hours” upon taking office.
apnews.com

"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk

Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
www.cbsnews.com

Trump says Ukraine-Russia talks are 'coming to a head,' insists 'no one is playing' him

President Donald Trump says negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are “coming to a head” and believes there is a "good chance of solving" the crisis.
apnews.com

Senate Democrats who took heat for government shutdown vote now feel vindicated

They say allowing a GOP funding bill to pass has allowed Democrats to keep their focus on Trump as his tariffs have roiled the global economy.
www.nbcnews.com

Appeals court temporarily halts contempt inquiry over deportation flights

A divided panel of judges has temporarily paused an effort to investigate whether the Trump administration engaged in contempt of court.
abcnews.go.com

Running out of patience, Trump could abandon peace negotiations in Russia's war on Ukraine

President Donald Trump is frustrated with Russia and Ukraine and could instruct his administration to pull out of peace talks.
www.usatoday.com

US and Iran say talks over Tehran's nuclear program make progress and set plans for more

At risk is a possible American or Israeli military strike on Iran’s nuclear sites, or the Iranians following through on their threats to pursue an atomic weapon.
apnews.com

China poised to interfere as Trump seeks tariff deal with EU, experts warn

China and the European Union may be looking to strengthen trade ties as Beijing looks to ramp up exports to the EU as trade with the U.S. falters under severe tariffs.
foxbusiness.com

Trump's attacks on Powell threaten the Fed's independence. Here's why it matters

Donald Trump has stepped up his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the same time that the Supreme Court is considering a case that could make it easier for the president to fire him.
apnews.com

Border czar Tom Homan argues US justified in removing 'public safety threat' Abrego Garcia to El Salvador

Border czar Tom Homan spoke with "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl about the wrongful deportation of Kilmer Abrego Garcia.
abcnews.go.com

Anti-Trump protesters rally in New York, Washington and elsewhere across the country

Protests against President Donald Trump’s administration are once again taking place in communities across the U.S.
apnews.com

Trump admin urges Supreme Court to allow deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members

Solicitor General John Sauer urged the Supreme Court to allow the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members the justices temporarily blocked.
www.usatoday.com

What is REAL ID? Deadline approaches for new identification cards required to fly domestically

Travelers will be required to have updated identification by May 7. Here's a look at what REAL ID is, why it's happening now and how to get one before time runs out.
foxnews.com

Trump moves to invoke Schedule F to make it easier to fire some federal workers

President Donald Trump is moving to reclassify some federal workers to make it easier to fire them. Roughly 50,000 employees will be listed as Schedule F, a provision that's generally applied to political roles that have less civil service protection.
apnews.com

Zelensky says Russian attacks ongoing despite 'Easter truce'

The Ukrainian president accused Moscow of breaking the truce, but said Ukraine would follow it if Russian attacks ceased.
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