In a bold statement on Monday, President Donald Trump declared that the U.S. cannot provide trials for every individual targeted for deportation. According to him, attempting to do so would take an astonishing "200 years."

Trump's remarks came via his Truth Social platform, where he emphasized his administration's commitment to removing criminals and unauthorized immigrants from American soil.

Legal Battle Brewing Over Deportation Practices

The Supreme Court recently ruled that while the government may proceed with deportations, it must ensure that detainees are afforded due process, allowing them a chance to contest their removal.

Legal experts warn that Trump’s administration is on a collision course with the judiciary, already having disregarded court orders, which could lead to a significant constitutional crisis.

Deportations Under Controversial 1798 Law

On the same day, lawyers before the U.S. justices revealed that the Trump administration is ready to initiate deportations of dozens of Venezuelan migrants detained in Texas, leveraging a rarely-used 1798 law that bypasses judicial review—typically invoked only during wartime.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has urged intervention from the Supreme Court, as these Venezuelan migrants face deportation without the opportunity to challenge their cases in court.

In response to growing outcry, the U.S. Supreme Court acted swiftly, halting deportations under the Alien Enemies Act last Saturday, raising questions about the balance between national security and individual rights.