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President Trump’s efforts to deport suspected gang members and reform immigration policy have faced significant pushback from federal judges, sparking outrage from Republican lawmakers like Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL). Cammack called the judicial blocks on these deportations “absurd” and accused “activist judges” of undermining public safety and presidential authority. Here’s the breakdown:
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Cammack argues that federal judges are improperly blocking Trump’s deportation of violent criminals, including alleged Tren de Aragua gang members. She dismissed these injunctions as “judicial lawfare” and accused left-leaning judges of political activism. Over 60% of nationwide injunctions since 2021 have targeted Trump’s policies, compared to far fewer for previous presidents.
She insists Congress must reclaim oversight of the judiciary, noting no major judicial reforms have passed since 1911. Cammack supports bills like the REINS Act, which would require congressional approval for major federal agency rules, and legislation to limit judges’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions.
Cammack criticized Democrats for staying silent when Biden ignored Supreme Court rulings (e.g., student loan forgiveness) while attacking Trump for enforcing immigration laws. “The left hates what President Trump is doing because he’s returning power back to the people,” she said.
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Trump invoked this 1798 law to deport migrants tied to Venezuelan gangs, arguing they pose a national security threat. Federal Judge James Boasberg temporarily blocked the policy, calling it an overreach. The administration deported 261 people before the injunction, including 137 under the act.
– Accused the Trump administration of ignoring his order to halt deportation flights midair. The DOJ refused to share flight details, calling the court’s demands an “intrusion” on executive authority.
– At least 14 injunctions have stalled Trump’s second-term policies, including transgender military bans and birthright citizenship changes. The Supreme Court has declined to address the legality of such injunctions, despite urging from Trump’s legal team.
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– Argue judges are undermining border security and enabling crime. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) back bills to restrict judicial injunctions.
– Claim Trump is abusing power. House Judiciary Democrats called his deportation of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil “authoritarianism,” citing free speech concerns.
The Alien Enemies Act has rarely been used outside declared wars. Critics warn its broad application sets a dangerous precedent, while Trump allies say it’s necessary to combat gang violence.
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The Supreme Court could soon rule on the scope of nationwide injunctions, with Trump’s team urging justices to curb “government-by-injunction.” Meanwhile, Cammack and House Republicans aim to codify Trump’s executive actions through legislation, reducing reliance on courts.
In short, this clash reflects a deepening conflict between executive authority and judicial checks, with immigration policy at the center. As Cammack put it: “We can’t let unelected judges rewrite national policy.”
