A federal judge appointed by President Trump just blocked part of his immigration crackdown. Judge Fernando Rodriguez ruled Trump can’t use an 18th-century law called the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang members from South Texas. This old law lets presidents deport foreigners during wartime invasions – but the judge says Tren de Aragua gang members don’t count as an “invasion.”
Trump’s team called these Venezuelans dangerous criminals invading America. They started flying them to prisons in El Salvador hours after another judge tried stopping them. The administration says this fast deportation power is critical for national security. But Rodriguez – a Trump nominee – says the law doesn’t stretch that far.
This ruling only applies to South Texas for now. Trump can appeal to the conservative Fifth Circuit Court, where he’ll likely get a friendlier hearing. The left’s obsession with protecting illegal immigrants keeps handcuffing law enforcement. While Democrats cry about “rights,” cartels flood our streets with drugs and violence.
The Alien Enemies Act was meant for real wars – not border crises created by weak leadership. Biden’s open borders invited 10 million illegals, including violent gang members. Now when Trump cleans up the mess, activist judges slam the door. Every delay puts more Americans at risk.
They’re deporting these criminals to El Salvador because Venezuela’s socialist regime won’t take them back. American taxpayers shouldn’t foot the bill for housing foreign gang members. Meanwhile, the left fights to keep them here – prioritizing illegal invaders over citizens’ safety.
This Texas ruling is temporary. The Fifth Circuit will likely side with Trump’s common-sense approach. Strong borders aren’t optional – they’re the foundation of any sovereign nation. The left wants endless immigration chaos to push their radical agenda.
We’ve seen this before. Obama judges blocked Trump’s travel ban. Biden’s DOJ sues states for defending their borders. The swamp always protects illegal immigrants over law-abiding Americans. This time, a Trump judge fell for the same trap.
The administration isn’t backing down. They’ll keep using every tool to deport criminal illegals and restore order. While liberals obsess over “rights” for gang members, Trump focuses on rights for Americans to live safely. The choice couldn’t be clearer.