Support for President Donald Trump came flooding in on Monday from Alabama's leaders after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the president can use the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport suspected members of a Venezuelan criminal gang.
Trump's attempts to deport members of the criminal gang Tren de Aragua, a designated foreign terrorist organization, was blocked in March by U.S. District Judge James Boasberg.
Boasberg halted the attempt, delaying implementation until a further hearing could occur after several people brought a suit, claiming they feared deportation.
The Trump administration sought to use the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 for the rapid deportation of those suspected of being members of Tren de Aragua.
On Monday, SCOTUS affirmed the Trump administration's right to use the 18th-century law to deport suspected gang members. However, the court said the administration must give Venezuelans who it claims are gang members "reasonable time" to go to court.
In response, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall applauded the SCOTUS decision, calling it a "victory for the rule of law and common sense."
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), who joined the efforts to impeach Boasberg after he blocked Trump's deportations, was also quick to praise the ruling.
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) joined his House colleague in applauding the measure, calling it "great news."
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