Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts
Sneak Preview: The Supreme Court Just Gave The Trump Administration Everything It Wanted—Almost
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- The Supreme Court's ruling allows the Trump administration to deport Venezuelan migrants individually, complicating their legal recourse significantly.
- Shifting from a class action to individual habeas petitions for migrants raises serious concerns about due process and access to legal representation.
Deep dives
Supreme Court Decision on Venezuelan Migrants
The Supreme Court's recent decision allows the Trump administration to continue deporting Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador, effectively lifting a restraining order that had been in place. This order was initially put forth by Judge Boesberg, who argued that the administration's actions were likely illegal under the Alien Enemies Act. Following the court's ruling, the affected migrants are now required to pursue individual habeas corpus petitions instead of collaboratively filing a broader class action suit. This new requirement complicates their legal recourse, as it not only narrows the scope of their claims but also places them in a jurisdiction with conservative judges, making it increasingly challenging for them to receive effective legal representation and support.
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
