President Trump’s fight to deport dangerous illegal immigrants hit another roadblock this week as a federal judge extended his hold on flights sending suspected Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador. The administration says these flights are critical to national security, but Judge James Boasberg insists on blocking them, sparking outrage from conservatives.
The Trump administration quickly appealed to the Supreme Court, arguing lower courts are overstepping their authority. They say using the 225-year-old Alien Enemies Act is vital to protect Americans from foreign gangs like Tren de Aragua. But activist judges keep delaying these deportations, putting politics over safety.
Judge Boasberg’s order demanded planes in mid-flight turn around, a move Republicans call reckless. The administration says he doesn’t even know who was on the planes, yet he acted like a policymaker instead of a neutral judge. This isn’t the first time Boasberg has tangled with Trump—he’s now handling a separate lawsuit over leaked Pentagon chats, raising concerns about bias.
House Republicans aren’t sitting idle. Lawmakers like Rep. Darrell Issa are pushing a bill to stop district judges from issuing nationwide injunctions. Issa says these judges are “abusing” their power by ruling on cases far outside their jurisdiction. He argues district courts were never meant to dictate national policy, especially on issues like immigration.
The Supreme Court’s decision will be crucial. Conservatives hope the justices recognize the President’s constitutional duty to defend the country. Lower courts claim deporting these individuals risks “irreparable harm,” but the administration warns delayed action could let dangerous criminals stay in the U.S.
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele mocked the legal drama, tweeting “Oopsie…too late” after deportees landed in his country. The White House praised Bukele’s cooperation, while slamming judges for undermining diplomatic efforts. Critics say this chaos shows why unelected judges shouldn’t override the Commander-in-Chief.
GOP leaders are also holding hearings to expose how activist judges block Trump’s agenda. Over 40 injunctions have targeted the administration since Inauguration Day, a pattern Republicans call “rule-by-TRO.” They warn this judicial overreach threatens the balance of power, leaving the executive branch powerless to enforce laws.
The battle highlights a growing divide. Conservatives see judges as part of the “resistance” against Trump’s America First policies. With the Supreme Court now involved, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The administration vows to keep fighting, saying the rule of law—not activist courts—must decide who enters or stays in our country.
