A liberal-appointed judge has halted President Trump’s vital effort to deport dangerous Venezuelan gang members back to their home country. The shocking judicial overreach threatens to undermine national security and unleash violent criminals back onto American streets.
At a glance:
• Federal Judge James E. Boasberg ordered the Trump administration to stop deporting Venezuelan gang members using the Alien Enemies Act of 1798
• The judge’s ruling requires planes that already departed with deportees to return to the United States
• Trump targeted the violent Tren de Aragua gang, which has been linked to murders, extortion, and human trafficking in American cities
• Attorney General Pam Bondi criticized the ruling, stating it “puts the public and law enforcement at risk”
• The government has filed an appeal against the judge’s decision, which temporarily halts deportations for up to 14 days
Liberal Judge Blocks Trump’s National Security Measures
Judge James E. Boasberg, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, ordered the Trump administration to immediately halt deportations of Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act. The ruling represents a direct challenge to President Trump’s executive authority on matters of national security and border control and undermines his ability to keep his promises to American voters.
The Trump administration had invoked the historic law to expedite the removal of members of the notorious Tren de Aragua gang, a violent criminal organization that has spread across the United States. Attorney General Pam Bondi swiftly condemned the ruling, stating it prioritizes “terrorists over the safety of Americans.”
ACLU Lawsuit Forces Return of Dangerous Criminals
The lawsuit that led to the judge’s decision was filed by the ACLU and Democracy Forward, liberal organizations with a history of opposing Trump’s immigration policies. Judge Boasberg didn’t simply halt future deportations – he ordered the government to return planes that had already departed with gang members aboard.
“This is something you need to make sure is complied with immediately, however that’s accomplished — whether turning around the plane or not,” Boasberg declared during an emergency Saturday hearing. This extraordinary demand forces American taxpayers to fund the return of dangerous criminals who were already on their way out of the country.
“A brief delay in their removal does not cause the government any harm,” Boasberg claimed, seemingly unconcerned about the potential threat these gang members pose to American communities. The Tren de Aragua gang has been linked to murders, extortion, kidnappings, and human trafficking across multiple U.S. cities.
Trump Administration Fights Back to Protect Americans
President Trump has designated the Tren de Aragua gang as a serious threat to national security. “Over the years, Venezuelan national and local authorities have ceded ever-greater control over their territories to transnational criminal organizations, including TdA,” Trump’s statement read.
The Justice Department has already filed an appeal against Boasberg’s ruling, which temporarily halts deportations for up to 14 days. Attorney General Bondi blasted the decision, saying: “This order disregards well-established authority regarding President Trump’s power, and it puts the public and law enforcement at risk.”
While liberal judges attempt to obstruct President Trump’s efforts to protect Americans, his administration remains committed to removing dangerous criminal aliens from our communities.
