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President Trump’s tough approach to deporting illegal immigrants hit another roadblock this week. A federal judge named James Boasberg is blocking flights meant to send Venezuelan gang members back to their home country. Critics say Boasberg is overstepping his authority and playing politics instead of following the law.
Republicans in Congress are fighting back. Darrell Issa, a California congressman, called Boasberg an “activist judge” who’s abusing his power. Issa says district judges shouldn’t get to make nationwide rules that tie the president’s hands. He’s pushing a bill to stop judges from issuing these broad orders.
The Alien Enemies Act is a law from 1798 that lets the president deport foreigners during wartime. Trump used it to target the Tren de Aragua gang, which he calls a threat to America. But Boasberg froze the deportations, saying immigrants deserved more rights to challenge their removal. Two appeals court judges agreed with him, but a Trump-appointed judge dissented, warning it hurts national security.
The Trump administration isn’t backing down. They’ve asked the Supreme Court to step in and reverse Boasberg’s order. They argue judges shouldn’t interfere with the president’s duty to protect the country. The White House says allowing violent gang members to stay puts Americans at risk.
Some worry this legal battle is part of a bigger pattern. Judges appointed by Democrats keep blocking Trump’s policies, even common-sense moves like kicking out criminals. House Republicans plan hearings next week to expose how these “rogue judges” are sabotaging the administration.
Meanwhile, the judge’s order caused chaos. Planes full of deportees kept flying to El Salvador after Boasberg tried to stop them. The administration says they followed the judge’s written rules, but critics accuse them of ignoring the spirit of the law. It’s a messy standoff that could drag on for months.
Conservatives say this isn’t just about immigration. It’s about whether unelected judges can override the president’s constitutional powers. Trump won in 2024 to secure the border, and voters expect him to deliver. Letting judges micromanage deportations undermines the rule of law and the will of the people.
The Supreme Court now has a chance to fix this. With a solid conservative majority, experts believe the justices will side with Trump. If they don’t, it could set a dangerous precedent—letting any local judge anywhere in America veto presidential actions. That’s not how our system works, and Republicans are right to demand change.
