Former U.S. President Donald Trump has often sparked controversy with his words. However, his latest rant on social media might be one of his most outrageous.
In a recent post on Truth Social, Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court, accusing it of blocking his attempts to deport Venezuelan migrants and raising concerns about a core constitutional right.
Slamming the Supreme Court
Trump’s anger was directed at the U.S. Supreme Court, which temporarily stopped his administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants.
The justices’ decision sparked a furious response from Trump, leading him to attack the court and criticize what he sees as a fundamental problem with the country’s legal process.
A Petition to the Court
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas had petitioned the Supreme Court, claiming the Trump administration was preparing to deport a group of Venezuelan migrants under the Alien Enemy Act without allowing them due process.
The ACLU warned that these deportations violated the constitutional right to a fair hearing, a claim that played a key role in the president’s social media outburst.
Deportations Without Due Process
The ACLU argued that the Venezuelan migrants facing deportation had not been given a fair opportunity to challenge their removal from the U.S.
This argument emphasized the importance of upholding due process rights for all individuals, no matter their immigration status. The government’s refusal to provide a proper hearing before deportation has been a point of legal contention.
Trump’s Deportation Policy
Trump’s administration had previously deported hundreds of Venezuelan men as part of a tough immigration strategy. These individuals were sent to El Salvador, which Rolling Stone described as a “notorious torture prison.”
This approach has been controversial, raising questions about the administration’s commitment to human rights.
The Alien Enemy Act
The controversial deportations were carried out under the Alien Enemy Act of 1798, which allows the President to order the detention or deportation of individuals considered enemies of the state.
The law has sparked debate over whether it is still appropriate in modern times, especially when it comes to ensuring that detainees are afforded their constitutional rights.
Fighting a Legal Battle
Trump has been engaged in a prolonged legal battle to continue deporting individuals whom his administration believes should be removed from the country.
However, the courts have raised serious concerns about the process, questioning whether it upholds constitutional rights to due process.
A Prior Supreme Court Ruling
In a prior case, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Trump administration needed to inform immigrants facing removal under the Alien Enemy Act with enough time to contest their deportation in court.
This ruling emphasized the necessity of providing immigrants with a meaningful opportunity to challenge their removal.
Deportees Need a Hearing
The Supreme Court’s ruling explained that any immigrant facing deportation must be notified with adequate time to seek relief and contest the decision. This ensures that no one is removed from the country without having the opportunity to present their case in front of a judge.
A Temporary Halt to Deportations
Despite this ruling, the Trump administration was accused by the ACLU of providing detainees with only 24 hours to challenge their deportation. This prompted the Supreme Court to order a temporary halt to the deportations on April 19, 2025.
Trump Lashed Out on Truth Social
In response to the Supreme Court’s decision, Trump took to Truth Social on April 21 to express his frustration. He questioned the Fifth Amendment’s guarantee of due process, arguing that the court’s decision was undermining his efforts to remove individuals he considers dangerous.
Trump’s comments have raised eyebrows, as he seemed to misunderstand a fundamental constitutional right, due process.
His claim that the courts were “stymying” his efforts to remove criminals from the country shows a troubling disregard for the legal protections afforded to all individuals, including immigrants.
Trump’s Rant on the Supreme Court
In his Truth Social post, Trump claimed he was simply doing his job to remove criminals from the U.S., but the courts were standing in his way.
He suggested that the courts did not want to send “violent criminals and terrorists” back to their home countries, even though they had entered the U.S. illegally. Trump blamed the courts’ reluctance on pressure from the “radical left.”
Trump also singled out Justice Samuel Alito, praising him for wanting to end the pause on deportations, claiming Alito was correct in his views. However, Trump’s rhetoric seemed to miss the point that the courts’ decision was based on upholding the Constitution, not political pressure.
“We Cannot Give Everyone a Trial”
One of the most controversial points Trump made was his claim that giving everyone a trial was impractical. He argued that to do so would take “200 years” and that the system would be overwhelmed by the number of people who would need hearings.
This statement underscores a dangerous view that some people’s rights should be ignored for the sake of expediency.
Trump’s comments reflect a broader trend of undermining the legal system and fundamental rights, which many see as a threat to the very foundation of American democracy.
His insistence on bypassing due process in favor of expedient deportations ignores the principle that every person, regardless of immigration status, deserves their day in court.