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President Trump took bold action to protect American communities by deporting dangerous gang members tied to the violent Tren de Aragua group. Using the Alien Enemies Act, an 18th-century law meant for wartime emergencies, his administration flew over 200 suspects to a prison in El Salvador. This move showed strength and put America’s safety first, according to conservative leaders who praised the president for cracking down on criminals.
But a federal judge in Washington, D.C., James Boasberg, tried to block the flights. He ordered planes to turn around midair, claiming Trump overstepped his authority. The administration refused, arguing the judge had no power once the planes left U.S. airspace. Conservatives blasted the judge for siding with gangs over law-abiding citizens.
Fox News host Trey Gowdy, a former prosecutor and GOP congressman, called out fellow Republicans for flip-flopping on the judge. He reminded them Boasberg once ruled against releasing Hillary Clinton’s emails and protected Trump’s tax returns. “You can’t pick and choose when to like a judge,” Gowdy said, stressing that conservatives should respect the courts even when they disagree.
Gowdy agreed gang members should be deported but questioned using a 1798 law meant for wartime enemies. “This law’s from the era of powdered wigs and muskets,” he joked, urging Congress to pass updated rules instead of relying on ancient statutes. He warned that ignoring due process risks undermining the rule of law, even for bad actors.
The Trump team defended its actions, claiming national security secrets and operational safety justify withholding flight details. Officials argued judges shouldn’t micromanage border security. “A single judge can’t ground planes full of terrorists,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
Meanwhile, El Salvador’s president celebrated the deportations, sharing videos of shackled detainees entering his mega-prison. Former Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked the Salvadoran leader for partnering with Trump to lock up criminals. Critics called it a political stunt, but supporters praised it as a warning to gangs targeting Americans.
The Justice Department faces fines for missing court deadlines, but officials vow to fight “judicial overreach.” They say protecting the homeland trumps activist judges who side with foreign criminals. With more flights planned, this showdown tests presidential power and America’s resolve to secure its borders.
The battle isn’t just about deportations—it’s about who controls national security. Trump’s allies say weak laws and liberal judges handcuff police, letting gangs flood streets. Gowdy summed it up: “If you’re mad, blame Congress for not fixing broken laws instead of attacking judges doing their job.” For now, conservatives cheer Trump’s toughness while demanding lawmakers act.
