The Trump administration is refusing to back down after far-left DC District Judge James Boasberg, an Obama appointee, blocked the deportation of dangerous Venezuelan gang members, handing a lifeline to criminals instead of protecting American citizens.
Boasberg ordered an immediate halt on deportation flights of Tren de Aragua (TDA) gang members, who were being removed under the Alien Enemies Act (1798)—a wartime law explicitly designed to protect Americans from foreign threats.
Even more outrageous, the judge went so far as to demand that planes already in the air turn around and bring these violent criminals back into the United States.
“Any plane containing these folks that is going to take off or is in the air needs to be returned to the United States however that is accomplished,” Boasberg declared, as reported by Politico. “Make sure it’s complied with immediately.”
According to the ACLU, there were two flights en route to Central America. One flight bound for El Salvador may have already taken off.
Boasberg, who serves as Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., appears to believe he has the authority to override the President of the United States and dictate immigration policy from the bench.
Despite Boasberg’s radical ruling, the Trump administration refused to comply with the unconstitutional order.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that hundreds of TDA gang members were successfully deported last night before the judge could interfere.
“We have sent 2 dangerous top MS-13 leaders plus 21 of its most wanted back to face justice in El Salvador,” said Rubio.
“Also, as promised by POTUS, we sent over 250 alien enemy members of Tren de Aragua which El Salvador has agreed to hold in their very good jails at a fair price that will also save our taxpayer dollars. President Nayib Bukele is not only the strongest security leader in our region, he’s also a great friend of the U.S. Thank you!”
We have sent 2 dangerous top MS-13 leaders plus 21 of its most wanted back to face justice in El Salvador. Also, as promised by @POTUS, we sent over 250 alien enemy members of Tren de Aragua which El Salvador has agreed to hold in their very good jails at a fair price that will…
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) March 16, 2025
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