Federal Judge Halts Deportations of Suspected Venezuelan Gang Members

A federal judge is halting deportations of suspected Venezuelan gang members under the 1789 Alien Enemies Act. The Trump administration seeks to portray Judge Boasberg as engaging in judicial overreach. Plaintiffs are seeking broader relief for detainees at risk of deportation, including those already removed to El Salvador.

Legal Battles of the Trump Administration

President Trump criticizes Judge James Boasberg over assignment of 'Trump Cases' in latest legal battles. Trump calls for Boasberg's impeachment and questions fairness of judge selection process. Lawsuit brought by American Oversight aims to prevent unlawful destruction of federal records related to use of Signal app for national security decisions.

Impeachment of Judge James E. Boasberg

Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) has filed Articles of Impeachment against Judge James E. Boasberg for blocking President Trump from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport illegal alien gang members. Boasberg's order was deemed illegal and unconstitutional by Gill, leading to the impeachment announcement.