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U.S. Supreme Court pauses deportations under wartime law

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kentuckylantern.com – Ashley Murray – 2025-04-19 10:06:00

by Ashley Murray, Kentucky Lantern
April 19, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court early Saturday temporarily blocked a new round of deportations under the wartime Alien Enemies Act until the high court considers the case of several migrants in Texas whose lawyers say are at risk for “imminent removal.”

The justices issued the one-page order just after 1 a.m. Eastern, directing the government “not to remove any member of the putative class of detainees from the United States until further order of this Court.”

The order was unsigned and noted conservative Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented. 

The rare overnight order followed a flurry of activity Friday after the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals denied the migrants’ appeal for a temporary restraining order.

A federal judge in the Northern District of Texas on Thursday denied the petitioners were at “imminent risk of summary removal” because immigration officials said in a previous court filing they would not deport the migrants until the district court resolved allegations that the removals are illegal.

The American Civil Liberties Union asked the Supreme Court to take up the matter Friday after the group said their clients were “loaded on to buses, presumably headed to the airport,” violating an earlier ruling from the justices.

The attorneys for Venezuelan men held at the Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, Texas, “learned that officers at Bluebonnet have distributed notices under the Alien Enemies Act, in English only, that designate Venezuelan men for removal under the AEA, and have told the men that the removals are imminent and will happen today.”

“These removals could therefore occur at any moment,” the ACLU wrote in its application.

President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 in mid-March to trigger the removals of the Venezuelans age 14 and up whom the administration suspected had ties to the Tren de Aragua gang.

The deportation flights sparked a legal challenge separately winding through the federal courts. Family members of many of the Venezuelan men say they have no gang ties and have been illegally deported without due process.

Last updated 11:09 a.m., Apr. 19, 2025

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Few showers possible Saturday night into Sunday

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www.youtube.com – WLKY News Louisville – 2025-09-12 21:36:24

SUMMARY: Meteorologist Eric Zernich reports mostly dry, pleasant fall weather with clear skies and temperatures dipping into the 50s and 60s overnight. Most of the weekend stays dry, though a weak upper-level disturbance may bring a slight chance of showers late Saturday into Sunday morning, mainly in southern Indiana, but rain will likely fizzle due to dry conditions. Sunday will be warmer, reaching near 90°F, continuing into next week with summer-like heat in the 90s. Events like Bourbon and Beyond and the Gaslight Festival will enjoy mostly sunny skies, but attendees should stay hydrated as warm temperatures persist.

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Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis, escalating his use of troops in US cities

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www.wnky.com – Associated Press – 2025-09-12 18:00:00

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump announced plans to deploy the National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee, to address crime concerns, claiming local officials support the move. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee welcomed the plan, while Memphis Mayor Paul Young opposed it, emphasizing community-focused solutions like rehabilitation and job support over military presence. Despite overall crime reductions and ongoing FBI operations, persistent gun violence and high-profile killings fuel concerns. Legal experts warn deploying troops for policing risks civil rights violations. Trump’s broader strategy involves sending troops to other Democratic-led cities, sparking political and legal debates over the use of military forces in domestic law enforcement.

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Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination expressed opposition to conservative activist’s views

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www.wnky.com – Associated Press – 2025-09-12 11:32:00

SUMMARY: Charlie Kirk, conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated by 22-year-old Tyler Robinson in Utah. Robinson, who opposed Kirk’s views, was arrested after confessing to family and sharing incriminating messages and bullet engravings linked to the shooting. The politically motivated attack occurred during a live event at Utah Valley University, shocking attendees and sparking broad condemnation. Kirk was influential in rallying young Republicans and had close ties to Donald Trump, who announced plans to award him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The incident highlights growing political violence in the U.S. and calls for unity over division. The investigation continues.

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