The Supreme Court temporarily blocked deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, halting the administration's removal of Venezuelan immigrants. This extraordinary late-night ruling represented a significant judicial check on Trump's immigration policies, with Thomas and Alito dissenting.
Meanwhile, Putin declared an "Easter truce" in Ukraine, though Zelenskyy dismissed it as disingenuous. Reports indicated Trump might abandon Ukraine peace negotiations entirely and potentially recognize Russian control of Crimea, signaling a major shift in U.S. foreign policy.
Trump officials acknowledged a "mistake" triggered their confrontation with Harvard over its tax-exempt status. Senator Van Hollen continued disputing the portrayal of his El Salvador meeting with Abrego Garcia, claiming Salvadoran officials had staged a "margarita deception."
Lexington and Concord marked the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War amid nationwide anti-Trump protests focused on community action.