Federal Judge Halts Trump Administration’s Swift Deportation Measures Under 18th Century Invasion Law
WASHINGTON — In a dramatic clash over immigration powers, U.S. District Court Chief Judge James E. Boasberg intervened to halt deportations ordered under an 18th-century statute by President Donald Trump, who claimed emergency prerogatives due to a purported invasion by a Venezuelan gang. The urgent judicial order emerged in the wake of the administration’s accelerated deportation efforts under Trump’s directive, targeting members of the Tren de Aragua gang. The conflict reached a critical point when Boasberg ruled that the administration must cease deporting individuals identified under the new policy, asserting that delay in removal posed … Read more