Published On: Tue, Apr 8th, 2025

U.S. government can use 18th century law to deport migrants, top court says

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to use an 18th century wartime law to deport Venezuelan migrants, but said they must get a court hearing before they are taken from the United States.

CBC | World News

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U.S. government can use 18th century law to deport migrants, top court says