The Trump administration has continued deportations despite a federal judge’s order to halt them, escalating tensions between the executive and judiciary. Recently, 261 alleged Venezuelan gang members were deported to El Salvador under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, a rarely used wartime provision. The administration justified its actions by citing national security concerns, despite legal challenges.
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued a temporary restraining order, but the government argued that flights had already departed when the ruling was made. Legal experts warn that defying court orders undermines the separation of powers and could lead to a constitutional crisis.
The judiciary is now reviewing possible legal consequences, while international human rights organizations criticize the deportations. The Supreme Court may need to intervene to clarify the limits of executive authority in immigration enforcement.
