The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a significant blow to Donald Trump’s hardline immigration agenda, ruling 7–2 against his administration’s attempt to deport over 50 Venezuelan immigrants with little to no due process. In a striking twist, three justices appointed by Trump sided with the majority, reinforcing the constitutional importance of due process protections.

The case gained national attention last month when the Trump administration suddenly ordered the deportation of dozens of Venezuelans within 24 hours. One detainee said he was forced to sign English-language removal papers he couldn’t read, since he only spoke Spanish. The deportation was dramatically halted at the last minute after the ACLU secured an emergency Supreme Court order in the middle of the night.

Justice Samuel Alito dissented, criticizing the court for acting at such an unusual hour. Nevertheless, the majority emphasized that giving such short notice, without informing individuals of their legal rights or options, was a clear violation of due process.

This ruling marks yet another legal defeat for Trump’s immigration policies, many of which were spearheaded by former advisor Stephen Miller and have faced widespread legal and public opposition. Protests erupted in cities such as Boston, Milwaukee, and San Jose, fueled by anger over deportations, attacks on birthright citizenship, and the prosecution of judges who protected immigrants.

Responding on social media, Trump complained, “The Supreme Court of the United States is not allowing me to do what I was elected to do,” a statement that critics dismissed as weak and out of touch with constitutional limits.\

The ruling highlights growing resistance—both judicial and public—to Trump’s use of executive power in immigration policy. It also signals that even a court with a conservative majority is unwilling to abandon due process and constitutional safeguards.