The United States Supreme Court issued an emergency order on Saturday temporarily halting the deportation of Venezuelan migrants accused of gang affiliation by President Donald Trump’s administration. The ruling blocks the removal of individuals detained in Texas until the Court provides further instruction.

In a brief but decisive statement, the Court wrote, “The government is directed not to remove any member of the putative class of detainees from the United States until further order of this court.” The action provides temporary protection for those affected while the legal process continues.

The decision follows a legal filing submitted on Friday by attorneys for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), who sought urgent judicial intervention. The ACLU raised concerns that the next round of deportation flights was imminent, potentially violating the due process rights of detainees who had not been given a fair hearing.

The group of migrants in question are currently held in Texas immigration detention facilities and are alleged by federal authorities to be associated with criminal gangs in Venezuela. However, immigration advocates argue that the evidence is often tenuous and the process lacks transparency and accountability.

This latest ruling underscores growing judicial scrutiny over the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement policies. It also highlights the tension between executive authority and constitutional protections for non-citizens facing removal proceedings.

The temporary stay does not resolve the case but buys time for the courts to evaluate the legality of the government’s actions. The Biden-era Supreme Court, despite its conservative lean, has shown willingness in some cases to intervene when questions of due process and class-wide impact are raised.

The Trump administration has not yet issued a formal response to the Supreme Court’s order. As the case proceeds, both legal and political implications are expected to intensify surrounding the treatment of Venezuelan migrants and broader deportation practices.