Federal Lawsuit

A.A.R.P. et al. - Alien Enemies Act (Supreme Court Stay)

Emergency application to Supreme Court for stay of removal. Supreme Court ordered 7-2 that no putative class members be removed pending further order. Fifth Circuit on remand ruled 2-1 that the Alien Enemies Act was improperly invoked. En banc hearing underway. Government asked during oral arguments whether Beatles 'British Invasion' would qualify - answer: yes.

Appealed

Case Details

Emergency application to Supreme Court for stay of removal. Supreme Court ordered 7-2 that no putative class members be removed pending further order. Fifth Circuit on remand ruled 2-1 that the Alien Enemies Act was improperly invoked. En banc hearing underway. Government asked during oral arguments whether Beatles 'British Invasion' would qualify - answer: yes.

Date Filed

2025-04-18

Status

Appealed

Court

U.S. Supreme Court / Fifth Circuit

Outcome

Supreme Court stay in effect; Fifth Circuit ruled against government; en banc hearing pending

Related Executive Actions (1)

Alien Enemies Act Proclamation

Secretly signed March 14, invokes the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to authorize deportation of Venezuelans alleged to be members of Tren de Aragua gang to CECOT prison in El Salvador. Multiple federal courts ruled the invocation illegal, finding that gang activity does not constitute an 'invasion' or 'predatory incursion' within the meaning of the Act. 250+ men deported to CECOT.

Pending Litigation
ProclamationImmigration
Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice
4 challenges2025-03-14

Plaintiffs / Parties

  • A.A.R.P.
  • W.M.M.
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