White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt issued a warning, “Deport yourself now or you'll be locked up."
White House Warns Gang Members After Supreme Court Clears Use of Alien Enemies Act, latest news: The White House has issued a strong warning to gang members living illegally in the U.S., following a Supreme Court ruling that overturned a lower court’s decision blocking the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to deport certain individuals. The ruling now allows the administration to resume deportations under this wartime-era law.
During a press briefing on Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated,
“Last night, the Supreme Court delivered a massive legal victory to the Trump administration and allowed us to continue removing foreign terrorist invaders under the Alien Enemies Act. This was a smackdown to a rogue, left-wing, low-level district court judge."
According to ANI, the warning was aimed specifically at groups such as Tren de Aragua, MS-13, and other foreign terrorist organizations residing in the U.S. The spokesperson issued a warning, “Deport yourself now or you'll be locked up."
Earlier, the U.S. Supreme Court vacated a ruling by the District Court for the District of Columbia, presided over by Judge James Boasberg, which had temporarily blocked the Trump administration from using the AEA to deport Venezuelans. Judge Boasberg had issued a temporary restraining order, but on April 7, 2025, in a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court lifted the order, allowing deportations to resume.
The Alien Enemies Act, enacted in 1798, permits the U.S. government to detain or deport nationals of countries deemed enemies during wartime or national emergencies.
"The ANI has explained the reason behind the blocking of the law, citing inputs from The Hill, “According to The Hill, the issue before the Supreme Court was not whether the AEA was properly applied to expel individuals accused of gang affiliations, but rather where those challenging their deportation should file their lawsuits.”
The Supreme Court emphasized that Venezuelans facing deportation must be given a fair chance to challenge their removal and should be allowed to seek habeas relief before being deported.
The Trump administration has defended its actions by citing national security concerns, pointing to Venezuela’s close ties with countries like Iran, Russia, and China. Several Venezuelans are being deported on grounds of alleged gang connections.
As of April 9, 2025, U.S.-Venezuela relations remain highly strained, marked by economic sanctions, legal tensions, and diplomatic friction.
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