Trump's SHOCKING Move: Mass Deportations Despite Court Order!

2025-03-17 12:01:20.629

The Trump administration announced the deportation of nearly 300 alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, despite a federal judge issuing a temporary restraining order against such deportations under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. The White House claimed the deportations, carried out at President Trump's direction, saved "countless American lives." Secretary of State Marco Rubio also commented, highlighting cost savings and the cooperation of El Salvador. The deportations occurred just one day after Chief Judge James Boasberg issued the temporary restraining order, responding to a lawsuit by the ACLU and Democracy Forward. Judge Boasberg emphasized the irreparable harm caused by deportations, noting the lack of harm to the government from a brief delay. Democrats strongly condemned the actions, citing violations of the rule of law and due process. House Judiciary Democrats pointed out that the Alien Enemies Act requires a declaration of war, which Congress has not made. The act's invocation by the Trump administration, based on threats from gangs and cartels, is legally questionable, according to legal experts. The administration's actions have been described as a "lawless and reckless exercise of emergency powers." The article concludes by mentioning that The Independent contacted the White House for comment.