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A.A.R.P. v. Trump

Emergency application for stay. Upon action by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, the solicitor general is invited to file a response to the application before this court as soon as possible. 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. Justice Alito filed a dissent from the court's order, in which Justice Thomas joined.

Docket No. Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
24a1007 TBD TBD TBD TBD OT 2024

Issue: Whether the Supreme Court should stay the removal of a proposed class of Venezuelan men in immigration custody and preserve the status quo for individuals challenging their removal under the Alien Enemies Act in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
04/18/2025Application (24A1007) for injunction, submitted to Justice Alito.
04/18/2025Application (24A1007) referred to the Court.
04/19/2025There is before the Court an application on behalf of a putative class of detainees seeking an injunction against their removal under the Alien Enemies Act. The matter is currently pending before the Fifth Circuit. Upon action by the Fifth Circuit, the Solicitor General is invited to file a response to the application before this Court as soon as possible. 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. See 28 U. S. C. §1651(a). Justice Thomas and Justice Alito dissent from the Court’s order. Statement from Justice Alito to follow.
04/19/2025Justice Alito, with whom Justice Thomas joins, dissenting. (Detached Opinion)
04/19/2025Response to application from respondents Donald J. Trump, et al. filed.
04/21/2025Reply of applicants A.A.R.P., et al. filed.
04/23/2025Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Appendix Under Seal filed by applicant A.A.R.P., et al.