The Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Monday delivered a significant win for the Trump administration’s immigration policy, clearing the way for officials to resume deportation of migrants to third countries without additional due process requirements imposed by a district court judge.
The nation’s hight court did not explain the decision, but it said the stay of Judge Brian Murphy’s mandate would terminate should the administration ultimately lose an appeal on the merits.
Litigation is ongoing, but is expected to take years to complete.
Democratic members of Congress, write down this decision to stay the order, with the footnote: “Bad Behavior from Supreme Court”. You might need it later if you get a chance at governing again.