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Zach Schonfeld
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Courts and Politics Reporter, The Hill
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Legal Affairs Reporter at The Hill. Covering the intersection of the judiciary and national politics, with a focus on the U.S. Supreme Court.
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By Zach Schonfeld Verified| The Hill Verified The Supreme Court early Saturday halted the administration’s ability to use the Alien Enemies Act to swiftly deport migrants to El Salvador who are being detained in portions of Texas, for now. The emergency order temporarily blocks the deportations until the high court resolves the American Civil Liberties Union’s (ACLU) emergency appeal, which was filed hours earlier over concerns that more deportation flights were imminent.
By Zach Schonfeld Verified| Border Report@ The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) asked the Supreme Court on Friday to immediately intervene to block the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants being held in Texas to El Salvador under the rarely used Alien Enemies Act. The ACLU's emergency application says many migrants are already on buses, "presumably headed to the airport" to be deported to a notorious Salvadoran megaprison where an initial round of more than 100 migrants were sent last month.
By Zach Schonfeld Verified| Border Report@ A divided federal appeals court panel on Friday temporarily halted U.S. District Judge James Boasberg's contempt proceedings against the Trump administration over its deportation flights to El Salvador last month.
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The Hill
The Hill is a Washington, D.C.-based newspaper and digital media company founded in 1994 and owned by Nexstar Media Group since 2021. It specializes in nonpartisan reporting on U.S. politics, policy, business, and international relations, with a strong focus on Congress, the presidency, and election campaigns. The publication attracts around 32 million monthly online viewers and offers a print edition distributed free in Washington, D.C., including to congressional offices. The Hill provides real-time political news, analysis, and commentary through its website, featuring sections dedicated to campaigns, executive branch coverage, and the impact of policy on business. It also publishes a compact-format daily newspaper when Congress is in session and offers multimedia content, including blogs from lawmakers and contributors. The Hill primarily serves political professionals, such as lawmakers and lobbyists, as well as general readers interested in U.S. politics.
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Founded: 1994