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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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Trump hopeful Russia and Ukraine can make a deal after temporary Easter ceasefire ends

  • News source: FOX News
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President Donald Trump is "hopeful" Russia and Ukraine can make a deal this week after a temporary Easter ceasefire between the two countries ended.

"Hopefully Russia and Ukraine will make a deal this week," Trump posted on his social media platform, Truth Social.

"Both will then start to do big business with the United States of America, which is thriving, and make a fortune!"

The war between the two countries has raged for more than three years and has cost the lives of tens of thousands of people on both sides.

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David Hogg donates $100K to DCCC after plan to primary 'ineffective' Democrats ignited civil war in party

  • News source: FOX News
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Democratic National Committee (DNC) Vice Chair David Hogg recently gave $100,000 to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) shortly after his plans to shake up the Democratic Party with new leadership angered party insiders.

The news, which was first reported by Politico and Axios, was confirmed by Hogg in an X post on Friday, where he asserted that he wasn't "playing nice" by handing the six-figure donation over to the DCCC.

"This is not me playing nice. It is demonstrating my commitment to winning back the house and making Hakeem...
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Could an almighty eruption destroy a dreamy Greek island?

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Scientists are investigating for the first time how dangerous the island's next big one could be.
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Ten women, one guy: The risk-taking dating show that stirred Ethiopia

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Ethiopia's answer to The Bachelor has prompted discussions about dating norms in the conservative country.
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Could AI text alerts help save snow leopards from extinction?

  • News source: BBC News - World
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In Pakistan, it's hoped newly-developed AI cameras could warn villagers via text to move their livestock if snow leopards enter the area.
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Alito blasts 'unprecedented' SCOTUS move to halt Trump's Venezuelan deportations: 'Legally questionable'

  • News source: FOX News
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Justice Samuel Alito wrote a fiery dissent against a recent Supreme Court move to halt President Donald Trump's deportations of Venezuelan criminals under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

The decision, which was issued early Saturday morning, effectively blocks the deportations of Venezuelan migrants under the 18th century law. In a decision that was also signed off on by conservative Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett, the court advised the White House not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further...
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Dems left with egg on their face as DNC appears to snub Biden on Easter

  • News source: FOX News
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A Democratic National Committee social media post appeared to snub the party’s most recent occupant of the Oval Office, former President Joe Biden.

"Happy Easter!" reads a post on the DNC’s official X account, which included photos of former Presidents Jimmy Carter, John F. Kennedy, Barack Obama, and Bill Clinton.

But the post did not include a photo of Biden, the party’s most recent president.

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Alito blasts 'unprecedented' SCOTUS move to halt Trump's Venezuela deportations: 'Legally questionable'

  • News source: FOX News
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Justice Samuel Alito wrote a fiery dissent against a recent Supreme Court move to halt President Donald Trump's deportations of Venezuelan criminals under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

The decision, which was issued early Saturday morning, effectively blocks the deportations of Venezuelan migrants under the 18th century law. In a decision that was also signed off on by conservative Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett, the court advised the White House not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further...
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Axed Pentagon aides claim their character was 'slandered,' little details were shared about leak investigation

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Three Department of Defense aides who were dumped from the Pentagon this week amid concerns about unauthorized leaks have raised questions about their abrupt, public departures.

In a joint statement from senior adviser Dan Caldwell, deputy chief of staff Darin Selnick and Colin Carroll posted to X, the military veterans questioned the action against them, noting they were given few details about the investigation.

After being placed on leave and escorted from the building this week, the employees said they were "incredibly disappointed" by the...
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Zeldin says says Trump deregulation actions won't have adverse effects

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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Washington — Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin said Sunday that he can "absolutely" guarantee Trump administration deregulations won't have an adverse health impacts on people and the environment.

"We have to both protect the environment and grow the economy," Zeldin said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."

As part of President Trump's pledge to unleash American energy, Zeldin announced in March that the EPA would reconsider rules across a number of sectors, including regulations on power plants, on mercury and air...
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4/20: Face the Nation

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sen. Chris Van Hollen joins, days after returning from El Salvador, where he visited with wrongly deported Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Plus, EPA administrator Lee Zeldin joins.
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Jasmine Crockett slammed for comparing Trump to MS-13 member: 'Complete lunatic'

  • News source: FOX News
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, took social media heat after arguing that President Donald Trump is worse than an alleged member of the notorious MS-13 gang.

"She got a bad case of [Trump Derangement Syndrome]," one social media user said of Crockett Saturday, adding that the lawmaker "knows we Texans are coming for her seat in Congress in 2026."

The comment comes after Crockett’s interview with MSNBC host Katie Phang on Saturday, where the Democratic lawmaker said Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an illegal immigrant who was recently deported, was "a lot...
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Trump shreds Biden, ‘Radical Left Lunatics’ in Easter message

  • News source: FOX News
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President Donald Trump wished all Americans a happy Easter in two separate messages on Sunday, with one directed at "Radical Left Lunatics" he claims are trying to derail his administration’s plans on illegal immigration and border security.

Trump posted the first Easter message on his Truth Social platform on Sunday morning.

"Melania and I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter! Whether you are heading out to Church or, watching Service from home, may this day be full of Peace and Joy for all who celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus...
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Ukraine and Russia trade blame for breaking 'Easter truce'

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Kyiv says Russian shelling has increased, as Moscow accuses Ukraine of launching hundreds of drone attacks.
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South African politician condemned for visiting fugitive pastor

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Top MK official Floyd Shivambu attended an Easter service at Shepherd Bushiri's church in Malawi.
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