Attorney General Wilson applauds SCOTUS win allowing Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Tren de Aragua members

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Attorney General Alan Wilson applauds the United States Supreme Court's decision to lift Judge Boasberg’s order that blocked the deportation of members of foreign terrorist organization Tren De Aragua, ruling President Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act is lawful. Attorney General Wilson led a strong coalition of 27 state attorneys general in defense of the Trump administration’s efforts. 

“I am thrilled the Supreme Court agreed with us that President Trump had the rightful authority to secure our nation through the use of the Alien Enemies Act,” said Attorney General Wilson. “This is a major victory in our ongoing fight against illegal immigration and the dangerous policies that threaten the safety and well-being of American citizens. I’m incredibly proud to have led a coalition of attorneys general in challenging the judge's flawed order, which would have allowed despicable illegal criminals to remain in our country. Thanks to the Supreme Court’s wise decision, justice has prevailed, and we are one step closer to restoring order and safety at our borders.” 

The brief from the attorneys general argued that the District Court’s decision tied the hands of the president in exercising his constitutional and statutory authority. President Trump acted within his rights under the Constitution and the laws of the United States, particularly through the powers granted by Article II. These powers provide the president with the robust authority to act against foreign threats, including transnational criminal organizations like Tren de Aragua. 

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 ruling last night, declaring Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act as lawful in the expedited deportations of Tren de Aragua members.  

You can read the Supreme Court’s opinion here.  

You can read the brief from the attorneys general here.